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
Queensland – Changes to motor vehicle laws
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 will come into effect on 1 September 2019. From this date, as motor dealers and chattel auctioneers you will need to provide a [...]
Understanding Valuation and Auction Compliance – ARITA Journal
AVAA President, Tim Slattery, penned a fantastic article in the July ARITA Journal, titled "Understanding Valuation and Auction Compliance. This comprehensive article highlights the risks associated with not using a compliant and ethically obliged auctioneer [...]
2019/2020 AVAA Board of Directors
Congratulations to the 2019/2020 AVAA Board of Directors, confirmed at the AGM on Wednesday 14 August 2019. The AVAA board are committed to continue driving the AVAA forward, and we thank them for their support [...]