auDA - .au Domain Administration

.au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA) is the administrator and industry self-regulatory policy body for the .au country code Top Level Domain (.au ccTLD), one of the most trusted and secure domains in the world.

The .au country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) is part of Australia’s critical infrastructure, and we have been endorsed by the Commonwealth Government to ensure it is a secure, accessible and trusted Australian public asset for all Internet users. Our core functions, as set out by our Terms of Endorsement from Government, are to:

• Ensure stable, secure and reliable operation of the .au domain, as part of Australia’s suite of critical infrastructure.
• Administer a licensing regime for .au domain names based in multi-stakeholder processes that is transparent, responsive, accountable, accessible and efficient.
• Advocate for, and actively participate in, multi-stakeholder Internet governance processes both domestically and internationally.

The .au is for all Australians and therefore it's important we get input from a diverse range of stakeholders on how this important digital environment operates. .au membership is complimentary and provides access to a range of benefits and services. .au membership also ensures your support for a secure, trusted and accessible .au for all Australians. Join today at www.auda.org.au/join