After 3 October 2022 any person or entity connected to Australia can register a .au domain name. Business owners with an existing .com.au or a .net.au domain name are afforded no protection from a rival registering an identical .au business name.
Business accountants are essentially business advisors and accordingly we strongly recommend you contact your domain provider to register a .au domain name. The costs to register a domain name are tax deductible (including the initial registration).
If you have questions regarding the .au domain name issue feel free to contact one of our accountants at the Victoria Point office.