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Review of the structure and operation of the .au Internet domain

The .au Internet domain operates under a self regulatory model, which has now been in place for more than five years. In that time the Internet has grown significantly in both economic and social importance to Australians.

The Department for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts released a discussion paper as part of a review into the structure and operation of the .au Internet domain.

Public comment was sought on a range of issues including the administrative structure of the .au Internet domain, naming structures, policy development, competitiveness and cost effectiveness, international participation and emerging technical issues.

Information and feedback gathered in the course of this review process will be used to examine the broader operation of the .au Internet domain to ensure that it continues to reflect the needs of industry stakeholders and the wider Internet community.

Copies of the discussion paper are available through the link in the right column or by phoning 02 6271 7036.

The period for comment closed on 28 November 2006.

Nineteen submissions were received, two of which were confidential, from a range of industry, consumer and government organisations as well as members of the public.

Note: In accordance with section 1.2 of the Review of the structure and operation of the .au Internet domain Discussion paper, elements of certain submission have been blacked out.

Submissions received

Note: If you are experiencing problems downloading the PDF documents on this page, please phone 02 6271 7036 for copies to be sent to you.

.au Internet domain review—Submissions index

 
Document ID: 51301 | Last modified: 5 February 2008, 5:05pm