auDA releases Public consultation reports

auDA's Competition Model Advisory Panel, Name Policy Advisory Panel, and
Dispute Resolution Working Group have each released public consultation
reports.

* In its second public consultation report, the Competition Model Advisory
Panel has refined its proposals for a model for competition in the provision
of domain name services, and invites further public comment ahead of making
its final recommendations to the auDA Board in June 2001.

* The Name Policy Advisory Panel has released a Public Discussion Paper on
new 2LDs in the Australian DNS, to canvas public opinion about the way in
which the 2LD structure of the .au domain might be changed to meet user
needs.

* A Proposed .au Dispute Resolution Policy (auDRP) and Rules, based on
ICANN's Uniform Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), have been produced by the
Dispute Resolution Working Group.  It is also open for public comment.

"auDA welcomes these reports and strongly encourages everyone with an
interest in domain names in Australia to read the reports and make a
submission," said auDA CEO, Chris Disspain.

"This is an ideal opportunity for everyone to have their say about the
future shape of the .au domain space and how it should be should be
managed".

The closing date for public submissions for all three reports is Friday 8
June 2001.

The reports are available on the auDA website at http://www.auda.org.au or
phone 03 9226 9495.

For further information contact Jo Lim, Chief Policy Officer on phone 03
9226 9495 or email jo.lim§auda.org.au


Jo Lim
Chief Policy Officer
.au Domain Administration
ph 03 9226 9495
fax 03 9226 9499
mob 0410 553 233