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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill 2025 (Cth) is currently being considered by the Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment Legislation, and the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) has lodged [...]
An Australian parliamentary committee reviewing the value of skilled migration has been advised that the current arrangements support the auction and valuation sectors in addition to the wider business ecosystem that sector relies upon. The advice was [...]
A new statement from the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) reinforces the global importance of high-quality valuation information in financial reporting. The basis for the IOSCO statement is the crucial role that robust valuation practices play [...]
