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.au represents the Top Level Domain for Australia and is the preferred Domain Name for all Australians. Japan (.jp) and Germany (.de) are other examples of Top Level Domains.
Any website that ends in .au is a website built specifically for Australian Internet users.
A top level domain representing a country is called a country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD). A list of ccTLD's can be found at the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) website.
AusRegistry offers the following Domain types within the .au ccTLD:
| 2LD | Purpose |
|---|---|
| asn.au | For non-commercial organisations. Includes associations incorporated in any Australian State or Territory, political parties, trade unions, sporting or special interest clubs, charities or non-profit organisations. |
| com.au | For commercial purposes. Includes commercial entities, currently registered and trading in Australia, as well as commercial products and services. |
| id.au | For Australian individuals (citizens, residents). |
| net.au | For commercial purposes. Includes commercial entities, currently registered and trading in Australia, as well as commercial products and services. |
| org.au | For non-commercial organisations. Includes associations incorporated in any Australian State or Territory, political parties, trade unions, sporting or special interest clubs, charities or non-profit organisations. |
See our FAQ for more information.
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