Registering and maintaining .au and .com.au domains requires meeting specific Australian requirements and understanding key features.

Primary Requirements:

• Must have an Australian address
• Requires valid Australian Business Number (ABN) or Australian Company Number (ACN)
• .com.au domains are for registered Australian businesses and organizations
• .au domains can be used by businesses, organizations, or individuals with Australian addresses

Registration Details Required:

• Entity name (matching ABN/ACN documents)
• Entity type (Company, Partnership, Sole trader, etc.)
• ID (ABN or ACN number)
• Eligibility ID (for trademark-related registrations)
• Policy reason for domain eligibility

Key Features and Policies:

• No 5-day grace period for cancellations
• No refunds available
• Domain expires if payment fails after multiple attempts over 15 days
• 30-day grace period for reactivation after expiration
• Transfers away from Squarespace allowed anytime (no 60-day lock)
• Cannot transfer .au or .com.au domains to Squarespace

Updating Domain Information:

1. Access domains dashboard
2. Select domain and click "Registration information"
3. View details in "Additional information" panel

To Change Domain Ownership:

1. Download Current owner and New owner forms
2. Complete both forms
3. Contact support with completed forms
4. New registration fee applies
5. Previous registration time is forfeited

This domain type ensures Australian online presence and requires strict compliance with national regulations while providing flexibility for businesses and individuals to establish their digital identity.

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