Statements

The auDA Foundation Board, with support from auDA, has announced a new $200,000 round of competitive funding for new education or research projects that enhance the utility of the Internet.

A greater choice of Australian domain names for websites and email addresses is on the way for individuals, businesses and organisations with the release of the new .au direct namespace from 24 March 2022.

auDA is seeking community feedback on its 2021-25 Proposed Strategy, which has been released for public consultation.

The Registry Licence Agreement between auDA and the .au Registry Operator Afilias Australia Pty Ltd has been extended by two years, to 30 June 2024.

auDA welcomes the appointment of its Chief Operating Officer, Dr Bruce Tonkin, to the Domain Name System Abuse Institute Advisory Council.