It is George, but you need to be careful in simply drawing the conclusion 
domain policy=security.

For example NZ rated as marginally more secure, and they have a completely 
open domain policy ie the same as .com, or I could pick out say .ie which has 
an open second level but criteria around domain use, or Germany (.de) which is 
rated marginally less secure.

I'd argue having a strong regulator participating in all levels of the space 
would have more to do with the ranking than the existing policy. Wait did I 
just say something good about auDA?

Regards, 
Brett 

> Given that the current Names Panel is reviewing .au policy, this article is
> quite topical. http://us.mcafee.com/en-us/local/docs/Mapping_Mal_Web.pdf
> 
> .au ranks amongst the safest in the world.
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> George Pongas
> .au Services Manager
> AusRegistry Pty Ltd
> Level 8, 10 Queens Road
> Melbourne. Victoria. Australia. 3004.
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