Recent research into Australia’s online ivory market has brought renewed attention to the need for a clear and nationally consistent framework governing the domestic commercial trade in elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn. It is a longstanding legislative [...]
For an established valuer with a long career, certification may seem less important than experience, reputation and a record of sound professional judgement. Those qualities remain central to good valuation practice. Yet the environment in which valuations [...]
It is easy for certified valuers and certified auctioneers to think of professional networking as something to attend to only when time permits. New research from McKinsey & Company shows why a rethink is needed as professional [...]
Changes to Australia’s capital gains tax (CGT) framework are set to bring valuation evidence into sharper focus. For certified valuers, the recent changes to the taxation framework are an opportunity to demonstrate the value of independent, well-researched [...]
Upload a photograph, enter a few details and receive a “valuation” of your artwork, antique, collectable or memorabilia for free. It sounds convenient, and if you are simply curious about an object, it may be useful. But if [...]
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia has appointed Tim Slattery and Tony Kent as AVAA Fellows, recognising their leadership, professional judgement and contribution to Australia’s auction and valuation sectors. Respected nationally, AVAA Fellowship is the Association’s [...]
When an auctioneer sells property on behalf of a client, they may receive significant amounts of money that ultimately belong to the vendor. Consumers should therefore ask a simple question before appointing an auctioneer ... will my [...]
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) has been nominated for the 2026 Association of the Year Award, recognising the collective contribution of the members who give AVAA its strength, expertise and purpose. The nomination celebrates [...]
Queensland’s auction sector operates in an environment where professional practice and regulatory responsibility are closely connected. Licensing, trust account management, consumer protection and fair trading obligations all influence the way auction businesses operate. These issues will be [...]
Australia’s auction and valuation professions have provided detailed advice to the Australian Parliament on strengthening cyber security for small and medium businesses. Drawing on frontline experience with sensitive client information, high-value assets, financial transactions and digital platforms, [...]
