It's all about domain names
The updated .au Domain Administration (auDA) Terms of Endorsement were today released by The Hon Paul Fletcher (Minister of Communications etc).
Cutting a long story short, nothing has really changed. Just pats on the backs for the tremendous job auDA has supposedly done. But for those desirous of the nitty gritty detail, Domainer has supplied relevant links.
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To be eligible to register an .org.au in Australia, the simple premise is that you must be a not-for-profit organisation.
However, there are some registrars out there that simply don’t have the checks in place. Anyone can register an .org.au without evidence of being a non-profit. Generally these registrars are overseas based – and amongst the biggest! Read full article …
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In no particular order, this is what’s coming up soon on Domainer.
The Domainer Show returns with a special episode about defending the recent auDRP on Gday.com.au.
And quite a few “tips and tricks” that I have learnt about buying, selling and managing domain names in Australia.
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Mike Robertson is a lovely guy and a friend of mine.
These days he is a very well connected Domain Broker, and he is marketing the ultra-premium domain name Brisbane.com.au on behalf of his client.
Have a listen to the interview he did on prime time ABC Radio Brisbane!
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Yesterday the auDA AGM was held “virtually”. I logged in and watched the whole thing, and have written a few observations. There were only two questions asked! Not like the “old days”.
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In the last few days, two businesses have acquired valuable 3 letter com.au domains from me.
They are valuable because they are “short” – and there will always only ever be one of them available in this extension.
I share a couple of observations about what made the transaction easy from both buyer and seller perspectives.
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If you have a problem with your electricity or gas supplier – or your phone or internet provider – and their management and staff decide you are wrong, you can take your concerns to an independent Ombudsman. You may not be successful, but it offers some sort of safeguard that you are being treated fairly.
Does auDA the Aussie domain name regulator have an independent ombudsman? Unfortunately not.
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In what is welcome news for domain investors, registrants and entrepreneurs, a 3 Member WIPO Panel has just unanimously decided in favour of the legitimate Registrant of this generic domain name. This was despite a Complainant (with deep pockets) instructing Minter Ellison to go after the domain.
Domainer has highlighted some quotes – as well as including the full decision.
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If you have a service or product that you’d like to promote on Domainer – and it passes muster (in our sole opinion) as something that is both useful and appropriate for domain investors, we’d like to hear from you. We don’t seek any payment either. Just a good deal or special offer for our readers.
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There is a current dispute between two air charter businesses over the domain name aircharterservices.com.au. It is being dealt with via the auDRP process.
The Complainant has the singular of the domain name. Domainer has a quick look at some of the issues.
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Just recently, Anthony from Drop sent me an email about the possible dangers of being a “reseller”.
He raised some good points – so naturally I followed up with a couple of parties – including auDA. You can read my conclusion!
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