An Active & Growing Community
Of Certified Auctioneers & Valuers
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) is a member-led national professional association representing auctioneers and valuers working across fine art, antiques, collectables, goods, vehicles, plant and equipment. AVAA exists to support the professionals in the sector, those who build trust with clients, exercise independent expert judgement, and uphold high ethical and professional standards every day.
Our vision is for a profession where auctioneers and valuers are recognised, respected, and trusted for their expertise, integrity, and professionalism, with members proudly identified through the AVAA Certified Auctioneer (CAAu) and AVAA Certified Valuer (CVAu) credentials.
Our mission is to advance the careers and standing of professionals holding the CAAu and CVAu credentials by setting clear professional and ethical standards, delivering quality education, and being an effective voice for the auction and valuation sectors in a changing market.
AVAA Membership – It’s a great time to get involved.
Auction, Valuation & Business News
AML/CTF Reforms Being Reviewed By Auctioneers
Emma Barnes2026-02-09T15:57:30+11:00February 9th, 2026|
The Australian Government’s proposed reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) rules are being reviewed by the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) to assess whether any unintended consequences may arise [...]
ACL And The Obligations Of Auctioneers & Valuers
Emma Barnes2026-02-04T01:25:25+11:00February 4th, 2026|
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) is enforced through a "one-law, multiple-regulator" system, combining federal and state authorities to address consumer harm. It applies to all businesses supplying goods or services, including auctioneers and valuers. At [...]
Small Business Issues In Conference Spotlight
Emma Barnes2026-02-03T12:56:51+11:00February 3rd, 2026|
Across the profession, businesses of all sizes are operating in an environment shaped by tighter regulation, rising client expectations, rapid digital change, and heightened scrutiny of professional conduct. Key industry leaders will provide insights [...]
IVSC Revised Standards Open For Review
Emma Barnes2026-02-04T11:43:49+11:00February 2nd, 2026|
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has formally opened a global public consultation on proposed updates to the International Valuation Standards (IVS), inviting input from across the valuation profession and its many stakeholders. The [...]
AML/CTF Guide On Precious Metals And Stones
Emma Barnes2026-02-01T08:18:44+11:00January 30th, 2026|
The Australian Government has expanded its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) framework to capture certain high-risk transactions involving precious metals, stones and products. The reforms, administered by the Australian Government Agency AUSTRAC under [...]
AI Guidance For Expert Reports In Legal Matters
Emma Barnes2026-02-02T15:28:31+11:00January 28th, 2026|
A Practice Note issued by the NSW Supreme Court provides one perspective on the use of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in the preparation of expert reports. While not directed at any single profession, [...]
Auctioneers Now In Fire Ant Fight
Emma Barnes2026-02-01T08:21:09+11:00January 27th, 2026|
Auctioneers handling vehicles, plant and equipment in Queensland are asked to join the fight against fire ants, with heightened biosecurity obligations where assets originate from properties within designated fire ant biosecurity zones. This risk is [...]
Small Business Insurance Being Assessed
Emma Barnes2026-02-04T10:41:23+11:00January 19th, 2026|
Auctioneers and valuers are playing an active role in shaping a parliamentary submission reviewing the challenges of small business insurance, contributing practical insights drawn from day-to-day professional practice. Their experience spans diverse operating environments, [...]
Guides To Boost Consumer Confidence
Emma Barnes2026-02-01T08:23:58+11:00January 16th, 2026|
A new series of practical consumer guides will help Australians make more informed decisions when engaging an auctioneer or valuer. Produced by the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA), the guides aim to [...]
Membership Updates
AVAA Members To Develop New Standards
Emma Barnes2026-02-02T07:32:48+11:00January 29th, 2026|
Members of the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) have commenced work on a major new initiative to strengthen the professional framework underpinning auctioneering and valuation practice across Australia. The development of a [...]
AVAA Governance In The Members’ Hands
Emma Barnes2026-01-28T23:56:46+11:00January 23rd, 2026|
Members of the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) members will soon be asked to vote on a new constitution for the Association and to indicate their support for a new AVAA Code [...]
AVAA Members Get Digital Badges
Emma Barnes2026-02-04T16:52:25+11:00January 21st, 2026|
Identifying AVAA Certified Auctioneers and AVAA Certified Valuers has become easier with these professionals having access to digital badges to denote their current membership of the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA). AVAA [...]
