Tag: netregistry

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  • auDA loosens up domain name sales restrictions

    The rules governing domain name sales and transfers in Australia were relaxed this week as domain name registry body auDA released its new change of registrant policy.

  • auDA introduces new rules to block domain hogs

    In a series of reforms announced this week, the Australian Domain Name Administrator (auDA) has regulated against domain traders by outlawing the practice of registering a domain name for the sole purpose of reselling it.

  • Property business sunk after domain dispute

    A Sydney Web-based business has been stripped of its registered domain name with only 24 hours notice by an administrative body, after it was found to have "wrongly lapsed" from its original owner early last year.

  • Domain bureaucrats: Bungling the .gov.au space

    Australia's second level domain name system for government may have an air of legitimacy, but bureaucratic bungling is confusing Web administration between levels of government, according to one German researcher.

  • Confusing .au.com domain threatens Aussie users

    A US-based anti-spyware company has registered the ".com.au.com" domain name, which experts fear could be used by cybercriminals to create more convincing phishing attacks.

  • auDA may open up .au

    Australia's domain name regulator is considering opening up the nation's top level .au domain, in a dramatic proposal that could see second-level domains such as "example.au" made available.

  • Have your say on .au's future

    The public has a chance to have its say on the future of Australia's national top level domain with the federal government today releasing a discussion paper on the matter.

  • NetRegistry cries foul at failed WebCentral bid

    Domain name registrar NetRegistry has rejected claims its failed bid to buy rival Melbourne IT's acquisition target WebCentral included too many uncertainties.

  • Domain administrator criticised over consultation

    NetRegistry has called on the Australian domain regulator to change its public consultation processes to get more input from domain name purchasers.

  • auDA moves to tighten grip on resellers

    Australia's domain name industry regulator has moved to tighten reseller compliance with its policies and codes in proposed changes to the current regulatory system.

Features and Case Studies

  • Property business sunk after domain dispute

    A Sydney Web-based business has been stripped of its registered domain name with only 24 hours notice by an administrative body, after it was found to have "wrongly lapsed" from its original owner early last year.

Blogs

  • auDA trying to raise profile?

    "If you own an .australian Web site you need to know who we are," screamed an orange and grey advertisement the nation's domain regulator placed in several newspapers.

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