Please read this section in full before proceeding.
Before registering your business name it is highly advised to check if the domain name is available.
IMPORTANT READING
There are a few rules and regulations relating to .au domain registration in Australia. Please refer to
auDA.org, the body that governs the .au domain space i.e. .com.au, .net.au, .org.au.
Of particular interest to all .au domain applicants:
Domain Name Eligibility and Allocation Policy Rules for the Open 2LDs (2008-05).
A complete list of auDA's Published Policies can be found here.
A business domain name plays a huge role in online marketing and branding processes. Choosing a name that is short, memorable and directly related to your business name or services is generally the best option. Be sure to not make any hasty decisions, and definitely give your desired domain name some testing before making the purchase.
Use a whois lookup tool to verify whether or not a desired domain is still available for registration. If a domain name has already been registered, then the lookup will usually give the information for the current registrant, along with contact details, that you can use to make enquiries about the continued use and registration. When a desired domain is taken...
Once you have decided on your business name checked a relevant domain name it's time to:
Step 3 - Register Your Business Name .