An Active & Growing Community
Of Certified Auctioneers & Valuers
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) is the peak body representing professional auctioneers and valuers across fine art, antiques, collectables, goods, chattels, plant, and equipment.
AVAA Certified Practising Members are recognised for their expertise, proven experience, and integrity. Each member upholds the highest professional standards, giving clients confidence in every engagement.
Membership is more than a credential, it means belonging to a respected community driving excellence, raising standards, and strengthening recognition of the profession. Whether joining as a professional or engaging as a stakeholder, AVAA sets professional standards and provides leadership.
AVAA Membership – It’s a great time to get involved.
Auction, Valuation & Business News
Women & Leadership Australia Scholarships
Emma Barnes2025-09-16T09:43:48+10:00September 16th, 2025|
Women in auctioneering and valuation have growing leadership opportunities, supported by Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) scholarships designed to strengthen careers and future industry impact. The auction and valuation professions play a pivotal role [...]
ATO Update On The Market Valuation Of Assets
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T07:28:37+10:00September 8th, 2025|
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently updated its guidance on the market valuation of assets, reinforcing the importance of objective, supportable, and well-documented valuation practices. The advice is significant for AVAA Certified Practising Valuers [...]
IVSC Artificial Intelligence In Valuations Paper
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T07:28:09+10:00September 3rd, 2025|
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has released a paper examining how artificial intelligence is influencing the valuation profession and sets out what practitioners need to understand to adapt confidently. The IVCS Perspectives Paper entitled [...]
ASBEFO Small Business Pulse Report
Emma Barnes2025-09-10T18:09:07+10:00August 28th, 2025|
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has released its latest 'Small Business Pulse Report' revealing cautious optimism among small business owners as conditions continue to show modest improvement. The Pulse, which provides [...]
Small Business Ministers Meet
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T07:22:25+10:00August 19th, 2025|
In early August 2025, Commonwealth, state, and territory Small Business Ministers gathered at Parliament House in Canberra to discuss the next wave of reforms to strengthen Australia’s 2.6 million small businesses. The meeting was hosted [...]
2025-26 ACCC Product Safety Priorities
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T07:20:21+10:00August 15th, 2025|
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its product safety priorities for 2025–26, with unsafe products in online marketplaces identified as a major focus. The ACCC has set out five priority areas for [...]
Membership Updates
Digital Badges An Online Sign Of Integrity
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T08:21:08+10:00September 12th, 2025|
Members of the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) have access to a new way to establish their professional credentials online through the introduction of digital badges. These exclusive badges provide instant, verifiable [...]
2025 AVA Board Election Outcomes
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T17:25:12+10:00September 11th, 2025|
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA), a proudly member-driven organisation, confirmed its Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 11 September 2025 to lead delivery of the 2025–30 AVAA Strategic [...]
CAAu & CVAu The New Marks of Professionalism
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T07:55:09+10:00September 10th, 2025|
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) has introduced its own professional designations, recognising members who meet the highest standards in auctioneering and valuation. Post-nominals carry weight across respected professions, with AVAA's approach [...]
