Welcome to the AVAA
The AVAA is Australia’s peak national body of Auctioneers and Valuers of fine art, antiques and collectables, goods, chattels, plant and equipment. Certified Auctioneer and Valuer Members are required to demonstrate knowledge, skills, experience and adhere to the Association’s professional and ethical standards.
Welcome to the AVAA
The AVAA is Australia’s leading National Body of Auctioneers & Valuers of fine art, antiques and collectables, goods, chattels, plant and equipment. Certified Auctioneer and Valuer Members are required to demonstrate knowledge, skills, experience and ability to adhere to the Association’s professional and ethical standards.
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JOIN THE AVAA
Membership to the AVAA ensures an industry recognised level of professionalism where AVAA members are committed to providing the highest levels of integrity and expertise in their dealings with clients.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
The AVAA has various membership categories to cater for the diverse skills and needs of our members, including corporate, valuer, auctioneer, valuer & auctioneer and associate. We have a category suited to you and your business needs.
ONLINE AUCTION DIRECTORY
TRAINING COURSES
Introduction to Auctions & Auctioneering
This self-paced online course provides an introduction to the core elements of running a successful auction event, from writing effective lot descriptions, through to setting an auction and calling the sale.
Introduction to Valuing Goods, Chattels, Plant and Equipment
This self-paced course is intended as an introduction to the valuation of goods & chattels, plant & equipment. This course does not deal with valuation of real estate
Valuation of Fine Arts & Antiques
This self-paced advanced course in valuation of fine arts and antiques provides valuable information on effective valuation practice. This unit covers the essential principles necessary to develop a career as a fine art and antiques.
LATEST NEWS
AVAA Corporate Membership 2019
TO OUR VALUED CORPORATE MEMBER 2019 is shaping up to be a year of dynamic changes for the AVAA, with a focus on providing increasing value to our members. In our 2019 membership renewals document, [...]
AVAA Membership Report 2019
A Word from the President 2018 proved to be a pivotal year for the AVAA with some major initiatives being implemented, strong industry representation through media and government, and an engaged member base. Download the AVAA [...]
Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Regulations 2018
In early December 2018, new regulations for the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage (PMCH) Act 1986 (Cth) came into force, which will affect the export and trade in material cultural heritage, and in particular, Indigenous art.