Domain names .MELBOURNE

In order to register a .MELBOURNE domain name, the applicant must satisfy Criteria A, B or C:

Category A: Victorian Entities

The applicant must be an entity registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission or the Australian Business Register that:

• has an address in the State of Victoria associated with its ABN, ACN, RBN or ARBN; or
• has a valid corporate address in the State of Victoria.

Category B: Victorian Residents:

The applicant must be an Australian citizen or resident with a valid address in the State of Victoria.

Category C: Associated Entities:

The applicant must be an Associated Entity. The applicant may only apply for a domain name that is an Exact Match or Partial Match to, or an Abbreviation, or an Acronym of:

• the business name of the applicant, or name by which the applicant is commonly known (i.e. a nickname) and the business name must be registered with the appropriate authority in the jurisdiction in which that business is domiciled; or
• a product that the Associated Entity manufactures or sells to entities or individuals residing in the State of Victoria;
• a service that the Associated Entity provides to residents of the State of Victoria;
• an event that the Associated Entity organises or sponsors in the State of Victoria;
• a course or training programme that the Associated Entity provides to residents of the State of Victoria.