What is the difference between .au and .com.au?

.au is shorter — yourname.au rather than yourname.com.au. Both need an Australian presence. .com.au is the more familiar address; .au is the more modern and memorable one, and it fits better on a sign, a shirt or a car.

Do I need an ABN for a .au domain?

Yes, the same Australian-presence rule applies: an ABN, an ACN or an Australian trade mark. The rule is auDA's and it does not change on the aftermarket.

Should I own both the .au and the .com.au?

If the budget allows, holding both and redirecting one is the tidiest outcome — it stops someone else trading on your name. If you have to choose, pick the one your customers are most likely to type.

.au domain names for sale

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Direct .au registration opened in 2022, so this is the newest and shortest Australian address you can hold — no "com" in the middle. It is the only chance in a generation to pick up a short, exact-match Australian name, and the good ones went quickly.

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What is the difference between .au and .com.au?: .au is shorter — yourname.au rather than yourname.com.au. Both need an Australian presence. .com.au is the more familiar address; .au is the more modern and memorable one, and it fits better on a sign, a shirt or a car.
Do I need an ABN for a .au domain?: Yes, the same Australian-presence rule applies: an ABN, an ACN or an Australian trade mark. The rule is auDA's and it does not change on the aftermarket.
Should I own both the .au and the .com.au?: If the budget allows, holding both and redirecting one is the tidiest outcome — it stops someone else trading on your name. If you have to choose, pick the one your customers are most likely to type.