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

Ok, I'll object to it :-)

In an earlier message, Kevin commented that a DNA should
be able to register domains in all 2LD's operated by ADNA.
In that environment, the $5000 is appropriate.

I'm aware that the gTLD stuff has gone this way.   However, I'm
not sure that this means we should automatically do so ourselves.

I use NET.AU and ASN.AU here just for example, and don't in any way
claim they will ever get involved in this setup anyway.  I also do
not claim any absolute that there will -ever- be more than one 2LD 
involved.

It may be immenently suitable for COM.AU and NET.AU to be
operated by the same organisation.  The type of client will
be fairly similar for each, with similar requirements and
payment abilities.

However, this may not be the case for ASN.AU. Having ASN.AU
run by (let's say) the Red Cross may be a superb idea, or
as it is now, by one individual.

I would prefer to see DNA's apply to be registrars in each 2LD
that they wish to register for, and for that application to be
considered within the policy framework and "client base" of
that 2LD.  Remember who the end client is at all times.

It may be appropriate that some of them get "lumped together",
so that you make one application to be a registrar for
COM.AU/NET.AU/BIZ.AU.  However, if you wish to be a registrar
for ASN.AU, you would put in a separate case, with consideration
to the differing user base and ability to pay of potential
registrants in ASN.AU.



> 4. Must be able to guarantee adequate connectivity and server 
> performance to maintain acceptable levels of response to requests 
> for DNS functions,

As mentioned elsewhere, I'm not at all sure that we need to
be any more specific than:

   4. Must be able to demonstrate connectivity and equipment
      performance to provide an adequate level of service.



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

Although perhaps a little low.  The company I work for has had
$1,000,000 since it was employing only two people, and our
exposure is probably much less than this body.  I'd have
said $5M, but I'm not an insurance agent.


> 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 :-) ]

Why do you want a business plan at all?  If there is one person
operating as a free DNA for a non profit, non fee charging 2LD,
then a business plan is inappropriate.  The other example given
was csiro.au.  I would be far more interested in the statement
of policy for the 2LD, an enforcable agreement by the DNA to follow
this policy, and a contengency plan if they cease to exist.  I see
little reason for anything else.

I also question ADNA's ability to evaluate the viability
of any business plan.


> 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.

I would suggest that (6) answers your question to (5).

MM