There is no provision for queuing of applications. If a domain name is already licensed, or if an application is pending for that name, no further applications will be accepted for that name until the name is either revoked or the pending application declined. 3.6 Direct Derivation Applicants can use either their complete commercial name, or an abbreviation. Some examples are in the table below. Regions Gippsland Local Government Areas Stonnington Suburbs Paddington 3.8 Generic Words Words that represent commercial categories or sectors are overly representative and will not be licensed for use as com.au domain names.
Some examples are in the table below.
Any generic word that is defined and used to represent products, services or professions. It has been the policy of INA to reject domain names, which by themselves or as part of a name or word, by normally accepted standards are unacceptable because they are obscene, offensive or contrary to public policy. Until such time as a new regulatory body of the .au domain space has been able to determine policy in this area, INA intends to continue to adopt a conservative policy with regard to registration of such names. The initial licence period for a com.au domain name is two years. The licence to use the com.au domain name can be renewed at the end of each licence period, subject to the current terms and conditions.