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auDA comment on the Review of Reviews Cross-Community Group draft report
The Review of Reviews Cross Community Group (Reviews CCG) sought input on the approach and proposed refreshed reviews system, as a whole (Scheduled and On-Demand Reviews), as well as on the individual elements of the reviews system and its operational aspects. auDA's submission can be found here.
Introduction of .au registrar quality initiative and wholesale pricing update
On 1 October 2026, auDA will introduce a Quality Performance Index (QPI) Program for auDA accredited .au registrars (registrars) to strengthen trust and integrity of the .au domain, and the wholesale price of a .au domain name licence per year will increase from AUD$8.64 to AUD$9.50 (ex GST) (effective 1 October 2026 00:00 UTC).
Applications open for auDA’s 2026 Community Grant Program
Applications for auDA’s 2026 Community Grant Program open today, with $750,000 in funding available for projects that deliver tangible benefits for under-served communities.




