.org.au

Shaun · #1 12-05-10, 11:33 AM

Hi,

Is the registration of .org.au's policed?

I am seeing more and more of these extensions used by webmasters...

FirstPageResults · #2 12-05-10, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun McGowan

Hi,

Is the registration of .org.au's policed?

I am seeing more and more of these extensions used by webmasters...

Seems some registrars as less stringent then others..

Shaun · #3 12-05-10, 12:16 PM

So does this make it OK to register?

Or will auDA take them from you or turn a blind eye? What measures are in place?

FirstPageResults · #4 12-05-10, 12:25 PM

I'd say you loose the domain and auDA slaps the registrar on the wrist.

I could be wrong but I think the measures in place is an onus on the registrar to check eligibility. Remember last year when they audited all .org.au's? If that happens again or there is a complaint you would be asked to prove your eligibility.

Sway · #5 12-05-10, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auDA

ELIGIBILITY AND ALLOCATION RULES FOR ORG.AU

The org.au 2LD is for non-commercial organisations.

The following rules are to be read in conjunction with the Eligibility and Allocation Rules for All Open 2LDs, contained in Schedule A of this document.

1. To be eligible in the org.au 2LD, registrants must be:
a) an association incorporated in any Australian State or Territory; or
b) a political party registered with the Australian Electoral Commission; or
c) a trade union or other organisation registered under the Workplace Relations Act 1996; or
d) a sporting or special interest club operating in Australia; or
e) a charity operating in Australia, as defined in the registrant’s constitution or other documents of incorporation; or
f) a non-profit organisation operating in Australia, as defined in the registrant’s constitution or other documents of incorporation.

2. Domain names in the org.au 2LD must be:
a) an exact match, abbreviation or acronym of the registrant’s name; or
b) otherwise closely and substantially connected to the registrant.

FirstPageResults is correct, it is the Registrars who should be upholding the above. In saying that, if you were found/reported in breach of this the domain would be taken off you.

So overall, stay away from it unless you can prove your eligible to have it.

Rhythm · #6 12-05-10, 03:09 PM

Lately I've been seeing .org.au's drop left, right and centre. Most, if not all, being PD's.

djuqa · #7 12-05-10, 04:35 PM

Myself as a member of auDA, for one, will report any .org.au's that I suspect is not Kosher.

All responsible domainers should also do the same.

Oligopoly · #8 12-05-10, 06:52 PM

Congratulations Shaun!!!!

You have won yourself a GOLD STAR!!!

I am curious though... As you are part of a paper shuffling mob. Does this give you any expertise or should you really just buy gobacktonz.org.au?????

italiandragon · #9 12-05-10, 08:06 PM

does the auDa even work?

do something?

Or they just push red buttons when they are sober?

Billy01 · #10 13-05-10, 07:21 AM

ACCC would do more on platforms inflating prices for their own gains.

Ask around all roads lead to Auckland

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