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
Trading Card Valuation In National Spotlight
Emma Barnes2026-05-15T08:12:51+10:00May 13th, 2026|
Australia’s trading card market has evolved from a niche hobby into a sophisticated collectibles sector involving significant sums, international buyers and increasingly complex valuation considerations. That they are now an investment-class asset is coming [...]
2026 Australian Government Budget Summary
Emma Barnes2026-05-13T08:27:56+10:00May 12th, 2026|
The 2026 Australian Government Budget contains relatively few initiatives directed specifically toward auctioneers and valuers, AVAA notes that several broader policies may still shape operating conditions across the sector. A review of the budget [...]
Australia Gets New Valuation Standard
Emma Barnes2026-05-13T11:05:57+10:00May 6th, 2026|
Australia’s professional valuers now have an updated national standard for valuation reporting that establishes clearer expectations around transparency, disclosure, methodology and professional accountability, strengthening confidence in valuation advice relied upon by clients, courts, insurers, [...]
Choosing The Right Auctioneer Matters
Emma Barnes2026-05-14T16:26:42+10:00May 1st, 2026|
One of the best ways individuals and businesses can protect themselves when engaging an auctioneer is by choosing a member of the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA). Recent incidents across Australia have [...]
Spotlight On Valuers As Expert Court Witnesses
Emma Barnes2026-05-01T08:18:47+10:00April 28th, 2026|
Acting as an expert witness valuer in Australian courts involves applying specialised valuation expertise to assist the court in resolving complex questions of value that arise in litigation and dispute resolution. Engagement typically occurs [...]
A Shifting National Conversation On Art Valuation
Emma Barnes2026-04-28T17:09:06+10:00April 27th, 2026|
Something is shifting in the art market, not in spectacle but in substance, as valuers and auctioneers meet and quietly reassess how authority, judgement and responsibility are exercised in a landscape defined by complexity [...]
CGP Approval Isn’t Always What It’s Portrayed As
Emma Barnes2026-04-23T06:29:27+10:00April 23rd, 2026|
It's important that clients and the valuation profession itself appreciate what approval of valuers under the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program (CGP) actually is. While approval of valuers serves as an important tool to [...]
Deloitte Report On The Collectables Market
Emma Barnes2026-04-22T13:10:47+10:00April 22nd, 2026|
Australia’s collectables market is experiencing a period of strong growth and increasing maturity, with new data highlighting both its scale and complexity. The 2025 eBay Deloitte State of Collectables Report shows that collecting is [...]
Supporting Auctioneers With A Red Tape Cut
Emma Barnes2026-04-21T08:19:51+10:00April 17th, 2026|
Through strong, member-driven advocacy, the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) is championing practical reform to cut unnecessary red tape, reduce duplication across jurisdictions, and ensure regulation supports professional standards while allowing auctioneers [...]
Membership Updates
97%+ Membership Renewal Rate Shows Confidence
Emma Barnes2026-05-04T19:19:59+10:00May 3rd, 2026|
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) has recorded a renewal rate exceeding 97 per cent for 2026, reflecting strong member confidence as the organisation continues to implement its 2025–30 AVAA Strategic Plan. [...]
Industry Certification Is More Than Membership
Emma Barnes2026-04-30T16:10:38+10:00April 30th, 2026|
Professional standing is shaped not just by participation, but by recognition. The auction and valuation sectors operate in an environment where trust underpins every transaction, so the difference between association membership and recognised professional [...]
Onboarding Courses Build Professional Capability
Emma Barnes2026-04-29T16:58:41+10:00April 27th, 2026|
Bringing new valuers and auctioneers into a business is where professional standards are translated into practice, shaping how evidence is gathered, how judgement is applied and how work is ultimately relied upon by clients, [...]
