New South Wales' online vehicle auction houses face a new compliance condition introduced under the Motor Dealers and Repairers Regulation 2025 (NSW). The Regulation requires that any online motor dealer’s website must end with “.au” to carry [...]
Across Australia, auctioneers and valuers are joining forces to address the big questions shaping the future of their sector. From workforce renewal to professional recognition and policy reform, leaders are taking a proactive approach to strengthen the [...]
The sector’s leaders are developing guidance to help aspiring professionals enter auctioneering and valuation. Drawing on member expertise, the material will map education, pathways, and credentials for both new entrants and those transitioning careers. The auctioneering and [...]
From July 2026, dealers in precious stones, metals and related products will be formally regulated under Australia’s expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws. These businesses are entering a new compliance environment that brings both responsibility and opportunity. [...]
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 in Australia’s cultural, [...]
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 proof of expertise, [...]
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 Plan. The continuing [...]
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 reflecting that in [...]
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 as it provides [...]
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 Navigating the Rise [...]
