Below is the latest version of the criteria which is the result of
discussions so far. Sorry if I have missed anything, please let me know if
I have.

KD

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Selection criteria for DNAs

Minimum requirements for DNA status:

1. Must be an incorporated body,
[everyone seems to agree on this]

2. Must have at least 1 full time employee or equivalent to devote to 
DN applications,
[toned down from requiring 5 full time staff, 1 on DNS; also added 
"or equivalent" to cover 2 * part time, contractor, etc.]

3. A charge of $5000 to get setup - refundable minus any costs 
incurred in researching application if unsuccessful,
[no objections to this so far]

4. Must be able to guarantee adequate connectivity and server 
performance to maintain acceptable levels of response to requests 
for DNS functions,
[Basically, here we are trying to make sure the DNA’s system is up 
to running the service. This definition is a bit vague, a more 
specific statement could be "4. Must have permanent connection to 
the Internet maintained such that the DNA's name server can 
respond to DNS queries from munnari.oz.au with a packet return 
time not exceeding 300 milliseconds for at least 95% of the time 
or as advised by ADNA from time to time." The trouble is as soon 
as you get this specific there is disagreement about the levels 
set. Any opinions on the best approach?]

5. Must be covered by at least $500,000 professional indemnity 
insurance,
[Seems OK with everybody]

6. The DNA should submit a business plan for the DNA sector of its 
business.
[Removed the requirement for a business wide business plan, really 
gonna miss reading the Telstra business plan :-) ]

7. Must submit contingency plan for support of its domains if 
business fails or decides to stop being DNA,
[This also has had no objections (surprisingly)]

8. DNA licences should be reviewed and renewed annually or more 
frequently at the discretion of the ADNA board.
[Added "or more frequently at the discretion of the ADNA board" in 
case we get a dodgy operator]

Selection criteria for new 2LDs

1. Nomination must come from DNA
[Some said anyone should be able to nominate but I think if no DNA 
will support the nomination then it realy can’t be nominated. 
Happy to be voted against on this though.]

2. Name should be no less than 2 letters + .au
[Fairly inoffensive condition]

3. What is domain of new 2LD (eg. commercial enterprises for .com)
[Necessary part of application]

4. What restrictions will apply to applicants for domains (eg. has to 
be significant part of registered business name for .com)
[Another requirement noone seems to have a problem with]

5. Justification for need for new 2LD
[Still the $64k question and not very well answered yet. How does 
the ADNA board decide whether a new 2LD should be accepted or 
not?]

6. Must allow 60 day public notice period for comment before final 
approval by board. In 60 day period objections to the new 2LD 
should be received and considered by ADNA.
[Everyone seems happy with this too]