Auctioneers and valuers spend their professional lives helping others realise value. They analyse markets, assess risk, and guide clients through the process of selling assets, from art and antiques to machinery, vehicles, and entire collections. But increasingly, [...]
In a submission to the Australian Government, the auction sector has broadly welcomed proposed changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) framework, but has also warned against legislative overreach. The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of [...]
General auctioneers operating in Tasmania are reminded that the annual licence renewal period has now opened for the 2026–2027 licensing year. The renewal process is administered by the Property Agents Board of Tasmania, which regulates auctioneers and [...]
Demand for professional valuation services continues to grow, with the number of valuation requests submitted through the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) website already trending toward a record level in 2026. The AVAA website includes [...]
The integrity of professional valuation practice depends upon the valuer maintaining complete independence from the outcome of the valuation assignment. Any remuneration structure that links the valuer’s fee to the assessed value of the asset introduces an [...]
Industry leaders in auctioneering and valuation are coming together to confront a question that would have seemed speculative only a few years ago, this being what is the future role of the professional valuer in an era [...]
Employers in the auction and valuation sectors have been impacted by the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to frame claims lodged with the Fair Work Commission (FWC). This reflects a broader trend about how this [...]
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes professional practice worldwide, Chief Executive Officers from the valuation sector have explored how emerging technologies are changing valuation, challenging established methods while reinforcing the central importance of professional judgement, accountability, and trust. [...]
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 for auctioneers operating [...]
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 the AVC26 Conference [...]
