Also .com.au requires a business number to register. There are other restrictions too. Similarly .asn.au can only be registered by non-commercial organisations.
Also many european business domains are restricted to eu businesses etc.
This is very common amongst many registrars... and is a good thing generally... I think.
"... Also .com.au requires a business number to register. There are other restrictions too. Similarly .asn.au can only be registered by non-commercial organisations. ..."
Actually, you can get it with just an ABN - doesn't have to be a full registered business name. You could register yourself as a sole trader, for example, it's free.
I don't mind the system actually. That, and the far higher prices, mean that there's actually a decent chance any given domain is available.
"... Actually, you can get it with just an ABN - doesn't have to be a full registered business name. You could register yourself as a sole trader, for example, it's free. ..."
Learn something new everyday, thanks for that info.
Also many european business domains are restricted to eu businesses etc.
This is very common amongst many registrars... and is a good thing generally... I think.