.melbourne

.melbourne is the geographic generic top-level domain for Melbourne, the capital of the Australian state of Victoria. Its registry policy is designed to keep registrations connected with Melbourne and Victoria rather than opening the namespace without qualification.

To register or renew, an applicant must satisfy one of the policy's eligibility routes. Victorian entities can qualify through an Australian business registration linked to a Victorian address, while Australian citizens or residents can qualify with a valid address in Victoria. An associated entity outside those groups can also qualify when it has a relevant connection to Victoria, but the chosen domain must match or relate to its business name, product, service, event, activity or training program as specified by the policy.

Eligibility must continue after registration, and the registry may request information to substantiate it. For businesses, tourism, local services and community projects with a genuine Melbourne or Victorian connection, the TLD provides a strong geographic identity.

VYR classifies .melbourne as restricted because a continuing Victoria-related nexus is required.