The .au Blog

It's easy to feel lost in the terminology surrounding the Domain Name System (DNS). There are many acronyms and phrases that can be difficult to understand. In our key terms series, we break down key industry terms to help you navigate the .au domain. Here, we take a look at Uniform Resource Locators (URLs).

In auDA’s latest webinar, we provided an update on Australia’s newest namespace, .au direct and the Priority Allocation Process for priority applicants. auDA CEO Rosemary Sinclair AM and Chief Operating Officer Dr Bruce Tonkin hosted the discussion, covering the benefits of .au direct and details about Priority Allocation ahead of its closing date, 20 September 2022.

According to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, cybercrime reports in Australia increased by 13 per cent in the 2020-21 financial year. In addition, the recently released Sophos State of Ransomware 2022 report showed that 75 per cent of Australian businesses are expecting to be hit by a cyberattack over the coming year. With cyber security such a critical issue for Australian businesses, we sat down with Susie Jones and Adam Selwood, founders of Cynch Security, a specialist cyber fitness advisor for Australian small businesses.

With the recent launch of Australia’s brand-new domain namespace, .au direct, we think now is a great time to tell you a little more about us. Here are 10 things worth knowing about auDA:

The 74th meeting of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN74) was a significant occasion, marking a return to in-person forums following two years of virtual meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic