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NEWS RELEASE Internet Society of Australia (ISOC-AU) 2001/08 The Internet is for Everyone! 3 September 2001 'ISOC-AU will be looking for substantial user benefits following ICANN support for transfer of the delegation for dot-au to .au Domain Administration', said Mr Tony Hill, Executive Director of the Internet Society of Australia. Transfer of delegation will clear the way for key initiatives in the supply of dot-au domain names, including: - competition among domain name providers - consistent policies among various second level domains such as .com.au and .org.au - new dispute resolution arrangements - introduction of new second level domains 'Australian individuals and businesses should be able to use dot-au as their unique basis for participation in the global Internet. 'Under these policies we will be looking for improved access to .id.au for individuals and more competitive access to .com.au and potentially new second level domains for businesses. 'auDA has established processes for stable Internet self regulation with significant transparency that justify ICANN's decision to support transfer of the delegation to auDA and not to the Australian government as some have suggested', Mr Hill said. 'ISOC-AU has played a key role in establishment of the new regime by its consistent and active role in the establishment of auDA, the auDA board and the auDA Names and Competition Panels. 'The role of ISOC-AU has been critical in ensuring transparency and sound policy development by providing a voice for users and an independent viewpoint with a sound technical understanding. 'auDA should proceed expeditiously to complete the IANA requirements for transferring delegation of .au so that implementation of the new policies and competition can proceed in parallel as soon as possible. 'Transparency and accountability have been key features of the policy development process that have allowed the significant progress to date and we will look for this approach to continue in the implementation phase. Contact: Mr Tony Hill, 0412 128 755, ed@isoc-au.org.au media@isoc-au.org.au | Tony Hill ed@isoc-au.org.au Executive Director | | icq 103707971 Internet Society of Australia (ISOC-AU) | | Tel +61 2 6257 5544 PO Box 152 | | Mobile 041 212 8755 Civic Square ACT 2608 Australia | | Fax +61 2 6262 9938 www.isoc-au.org.au | | The Internet is for Everyone! |