Hello Sandra,

> 
> However, you are saying a .au domain can be transferred to a 
> different 
> Registrar any time within the last 3 months before expiry, 
> and your 2 yr 
> renewal expiry date stands.

That is correct.  A domain name can only be renewed within 90 days of the expiry date.
A domain name supplier may not send a renewal notice prior to that period.  This was introduced to stop deceptive marketing.

A transfer within this period has the same effect as a renewal.

Outside of the renewal period, a domain name may be transferred but is seldom necessary.

Regards,
Bruce Tonkin