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Australia’s newest namespace, .au direct, will launch on 24 March 2022. auDA and the Australian domain name industry are working together closely to prepare for its introduction. Here we provide an update on .au direct preparations.

auDA’s Digital Lives of Australians 2021 research explores the online experiences of Australian consumers and small businesses, and provides a rich understanding of their online activities; the challenges they face; who they turn to for advice; and how they hope to use the Internet in the future.

auDA welcomes updated Terms of Endorsement released by the Commonwealth Government. The updated Terms support auDA in its effective administration of .au, which provides a strong underpinning for Australia’s digital economy and society.

auDA’s 2020-21 Annual Report was released today demonstrating a year of historic growth.

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.