>However I still think the time it
>currently takes for domain name registration and delegation is too
>long.  Unless there is some background verification of Australian
>Company Numbers or Business Registration details that is occuring
>and that I am not aware of.

There is, and it takes them about 10 seconds (if that) to do a search
on an ACN or ARBN.

(I know this as I've been on the other end of the phone when they have
done one)

  Scott
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