> > Ian, the registry key only allows you to transfer the domain to your
> > reseller account.  Once there, *then* you can update all the contact
> > details.  It's a simple process once you understand it, and results in only
> > authorised resellers being able to make such changes.
> >
>
>But I do not want to sign up with a reseller and I do not want to be a
>reseller. Am I not able to deal with a Registrar directly and manage my
>domains as before? If not then the new system is restricting my business
>practices and causes me some concerns.

Ian, did you use the "R" word!

Although craig from maddocks will say that you can't buy your fuel directly 
from the manufacturer, or the whole sale and are "restricted to purchase it 
from the service station"

However, we aren't talking about Petrol, which the ACCC has it's teeth 
firmly into, we are talking about eggs, fruit & veg, meat and poultry products.

Domain Names are not in the same class as Petrol/Fuel.

I buy most of my groceries directly from the manufacturers.  Sure, I buy in 
bulk in most cases.  Saves me going to the shops every month.

However, we are talking about an electronic system, that doesn't by rights 
requires two middle parties to operate it effectively.

auDA could be the SOLE provider of registration, sales and 
administration.  Cutting out the costs of ausregistry, a registrar and a 
reseller.

Its one of the reasons one of my companies has it's own distribution 
network.  We deal direct to the public and a range of retailers.  We avoid 
the duplicator, wholesaler, distributor additional costs.

It also puts more profits (cough) into the companies pockets, although we 
have to reach 56,000 sales before we worry about profit.

Anyway, start here
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/consol_act/tpa1974149/s45.html