We were thrilled to interview Sarai Faleupolu Tevita, ICT Director at N.U.S. Samoa for our Leaders of Tech series. Sarai talks about the importance of advocating for the multi-stakeholder model of internet governance & her contributions to Samoa’s ICT sector. auda.org.au/blog/leaders-t…

We attended COSBOA's Small Business Summit last week to learn about the challenges & opportunities facing small businesses online. Hearing from industry specialists on these topics helps auDA support small businesses & foster a digital environment to support their online needs.

The voice of our .au members is pivotal to shaping the future of auDA and the .au. We recently conducted the 2024 .au member survey to hear from our members about what matters to them and how we can continue to deliver a valuable program. Read more: auda.org.au/blog/insights-…

The auDA Board has today announced that auDA CEO Rosemary Sinclair AM will step down at the end of 2024, after almost five years in the role. On behalf of the Board, auDA Chair Alan Cameron AO thanked Rosemary for her contributions to the organisation. auda.org.au/statement/auda…

Did you know businesses consider .au a valuable asset, and consumers look to .au as a trusted option and to shop local? Find out more in our “Why .au?” report: auda.org.au/news-events-in…. Why do you choose .au? Let us know why in the comments 👇🏽

auDA & our peers at CIRA 🇨🇦, InternetNZ | Ipurangi Aotearoa & Nominet invite you to join the technical community coalition to defend & strengthen multi-stakeholder internet governance. Read our blog on the importance of a multi-stakeholder internet & lend your voice: auda.org.au/blog/join-tech…

Applications are open for the ICANN Grant Program. Grants of $50K-$500K are available for initiatives that support the ICANN mission, including advancing internet developments, innovation & enhancing diversity & inclusion. Apply before 24 May 2024 here: icann.org/grant-program-…

At end February 2024, NSW had the highest number of .au domain name registrations of any Australian state or territory. VIC & QLD followed in 2nd and 3rd place consecutively. See where your state or territory landed & more in our .au insights dashboard: auda.org.au/news-events-in…

This week marked the 2nd anniversary of Australia’s newest namespace: .au direct. Two years of two simple letters that have transformed the way Australians can establish their presence online. Read what Aussies love most about .au direct in our blog: auda.org.au/blog/au-direct…

Last week, Brisbane played host to the #IETF119 . As proud supporters of the event, auDA was thrilled to attend IETF119 alongside the bright minds of the global technical community to contribute to discussions around emerging @IETF standards that shape the internet as we know it

The .au membership team recently spent a wonderful few days with .au members in NSW. They visited Tamworth, Armidale & Sydney to deliver networking events & a small business workshop. Thanks to all those who joined us. Not yet a .au member? Join us today: auda.org.au/become-au-memb…

Is your small business ready for artificial intelligence (AI)? Small businesses expect AI will deliver benefits such as increased efficiency, but for some, cost and accessibility is a barrier. Learn more: auda.org.au/DL23

“The domain name system (DNS) underpins the internet - it is involved in every transaction or interaction that occurs.”. auDA’s CTO explains how the DNS works and why it’s so fundamental in this tech explainer video by the TechPolicyDesignCentre: techpolicydesign.au/tech-explainer…

Don’t miss the opportunity to apply for an ICANN leadership position - applications close 15 March. Successful applicants will work to fulfil ICANN’s mission of helping to ensure an interoperable, stable, and secure internet. Read more here: icann.org/resources/page…