Australia’s expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) framework brings new obligations for some auction houses and dealers handling jewellery, watches, precious metals, gemstones and related products. The rules apply where a business buys or sells precious [...]
The AVAA Human Resources Interest Group brings together members with responsibility for managing people, workplace practices and employment matters across the valuation and auction industries. This meeting will provide a practical forum to discuss recent workplace changes [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly finding its way into valuation reports, but its use is far from a free-for-all. A professional standard now sets clear rules for how AI may be used, what must be disclosed and [...]
You would not ask a certified valuer for tax advice, and you should not ask an accountant to undertake a professional valuation. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) valuations are strongest when accountants and valuers combine their distinct expertise, [...]
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides clear guidance on determining market value under Australia’s taxation and superannuation laws. Valuers preparing reports for tax compliance purposes should understand and apply this guidance so their methodology, evidence, assumptions and [...]
The AVAA Australian Economic Snapshot and AVAA Reserve Bank Statement on Monetary Policy Summary for August 2026 show an economy continuing to expand, although inflation remains elevated and growth is expected to moderate. AVAA’s latest economic reports [...]
Expert valuation evidence can influence the outcome of litigation, tribunal proceedings, arbitration, mediation and regulatory action. It may determine how assets are divided, losses quantified, taxation matters resolved or competing claims assessed. With so much depending on [...]
Changes to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) landscape are placing greater attention on the value of personal assets, including jewellery. For professional jewellery valuers, however, the fundamental task remains the same, this being the provision of an [...]
Cybercrime is becoming a material business risk for auction houses, and AVAA Certified Auctioneers (CAAu) and AVAA Corporate Members are responding with greater awareness, stronger safeguards and a clear commitment to protecting clients. Their proactive approach is [...]
A periodic assessment as to whether the nation’s leading auctioneers are meeting their requirements to have trust accounts is now being undertaken by the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA). The assessment forms part of AVAA’s [...]
