Australia's .au and .com.au domains require specific eligibility criteria and documentation for registration. Here's what you need to know:

Registration Requirements:

• Must have an Australian address
• Business domains (.com.au) require valid ABN or ACN
• Individual domains (.au) available for Australian residents
• No refund policy or grace period after registration

Required Information:

• Entity Name (matching ABN/ACN documents)
• Entity Type (Company, Association, Sole Trader, etc.)
• ID Number (ABN or ACN)
• Eligibility ID (for trademark-related registrations)
• Policy Reason (eligibility justification)

Key Features:

• No Whois Privacy available
• 30-day grace period for expired domains
• Payment collected 15 days before expiration
• Cannot transfer to Squarespace
• Can transfer out anytime (no 60-day lock)

Updating Domain Information:

1. Download Owner forms (Current and New)
2. Complete required documentation
3. Contact support with completed forms
4. New registration year starts upon changes
5. Additional registration fee applies

Domain Management:

• Regular renewal attempts every 5 days before expiration
• Domains expire if payment fails
• Must reactivate within 30 days of expiration
• All domain information must match official business records

Note: Verify all information before registration, as there are no refunds and domain changes require new registration fees.

Related Features:

• Can connect third-party domains
• Compatible with Google Search Console
• Supports DNS and Nameserver connections
• Works with Dynamic Editor functionality

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