Industry & Business News Updates
AI Guidance For Expert Reports In Legal Matters
Emma Barnes2026-01-28T23:10:15+11:00January 28th, 2026|
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 [...]
Auctioneers Now In Fire Ant Fight
Emma Barnes2026-01-28T06:29:09+11:00January 27th, 2026|
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 [...]
Guides To Boost Consumer Confidence
Emma Barnes2026-01-19T12:31:14+11:00January 16th, 2026|
A new series of practical consumer guides will help Australians make more informed decisions when engaging an auctioneer or valuer. Produced by the Auctioneers and Valuers [...]
.AU Domain Name Registration Option
Emma Barnes2026-01-20T13:56:13+11:00January 14th, 2026|
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 [...]
Advice To Parliament On Working From Home
Emma Barnes2026-01-14T12:32:59+11:00January 12th, 2026|
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, [...]
Sector Has Its Say On Skilled Migration
Emma Barnes2026-01-14T16:42:15+11:00January 5th, 2026|
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 [...]
SMS Branding Has New Rules
Emma Barnes2025-12-01T20:43:18+11:00December 1st, 2025|
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 [...]
Workplace Relations Emerging Issues
Emma Barnes2025-12-19T13:51:52+11:00November 28th, 2025|
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 [...]
Proposed Scams Prevention Legislation
Emma Barnes2025-12-01T20:27:52+11:00November 21st, 2025|
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. [...]
AVAA Member News Updates
AVAA Governance In The Members’ Hands
Emma Barnes2026-01-28T23:56:46+11:00January 23rd, 2026|
Members of the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) members will soon be asked to vote on a new constitution for the Association and to [...]
AVAA Members Get Digital Badges
Emma Barnes2026-01-21T10:24:47+11:00January 21st, 2026|
Identifying AVAA Certified Auctioneers and AVAA Certified Valuers has become easier with these professionals having access to digital badges to denote their current membership of the [...]
COSBOA Affiliation Strengthens Advocacy Capability
Emma Barnes2025-12-17T14:41:14+11:00December 16th, 2025|
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) has reinforced its role as a leading national advocate for auctioneers and valuers through its affiliation with the [...]
