From: David 
Sent: Sunday, 11 July 2004 8:42 PM
To: 'jo.lim@auda.org.au'
Subject: Geographic name restrictions in .com.au and .net.au

Dear Jo,

It is my belief that the geographic name restriction has been outdated by the creation 
of the states.au domains, which adequately protect local community needs.  The restricted 
approach is also very much out of step with, and overtaken by, the developments in most 
overseas domains.

While I do not agree that the "open slather" approach of the .com domains is ideal I 
believe that where a company or commercial organisation can demonstrate a valid use for 
what is also a geographic name then they should be allowed to use it.  in many cases this 
would assist in keeping urls brief and easily remembered, which will facilitate internet 
use and easy location of information on the company or organisation being sought.

Dr David Bedford