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 [...]
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has formally opened a global public consultation on proposed updates to the International Valuation Standards (IVS), inviting input from across the valuation profession and its many stakeholders. The consultation relates to [...]
The Australian Government has expanded its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) framework to capture certain high-risk transactions involving precious metals, stones and products. The reforms, administered by the Australian Government Agency AUSTRAC under the Anti-Money Laundering [...]
A Practice Note issued by the NSW Supreme Court provides one perspective on the use of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in the preparation of expert reports. While not directed at any single profession, the guidance has [...]
Auctioneers handling vehicles, plant and equipment in Queensland are asked to join the fight against fire ants, with heightened biosecurity obligations where assets originate from properties within designated fire ant biosecurity zones. This risk is most acute for [...]
A .au domain name is a simple but powerful way for Australian auction and valuation businesses to strengthen trust online, protect their brand, and improve how clients find them. With registrations issued on a first-come, first-served basis [...]
The way Australian businesses and organisations send branded text messages is about to change significantly. From 1 July 2026, any SMS that displays an organisation’s name at the top of the message, known as a branded sender [...]
Workplace relations obligations are evolving rapidly in Australia, and auctioneering and valuation businesses face particular pressures due to the sector’s diverse work patterns, variable workloads and reliance on both permanent and casual labour. Understanding these changes is [...]
The Australian Government’s proposed scams prevention framework, a national reform intended to reduce scam activity across the economy by introducing new obligations for selected high-risk sectors. It has been reviewed by the Auctioneer and Valuation Association of [...]
The auction and valuation sector faces increasing exposure to cyber security threats as criminals target sensitive client information, asset data and financial transactions. Understanding these risks is essential. Strengthening cyber awareness across businesses of all sizes is [...]
