Industry & Business News Updates
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 Barnes2025-12-01T18:11:44+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. [...]
Protecting Auctioneers And Valuers Online
Emma Barnes2025-11-17T12:38:04+11:00November 17th, 2025|
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 [...]
EV Valuation And Resale Challenges
Emma Barnes2025-11-17T11:11:59+11:00November 12th, 2025|
The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping Australia’s automotive landscape, and with it comes a new set of considerations for auctioneers and valuers navigating [...]
Valuation In Traditional And New Creative Arts
Emma Barnes2025-11-12T12:30:33+11:00November 8th, 2025|
Valuation within the creative arts is evolving as new markets develop alongside established ones. Traditional fine art and antiques now share attention with fast-growing collectable sectors [...]
IOSCO Puts Global Focus On Valuation Quality
Emma Barnes2025-11-04T11:41:07+11:00November 4th, 2025|
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 [...]
AU Website Trap For Online Vehicle Traders
Emma Barnes2025-10-01T09:40:09+10:00September 30th, 2025|
New South Wales' online vehicle auction houses face a new compliance condition introduced under the Motor Dealers and Repairers Regulation 2025 (NSW). The Regulation requires that [...]
Shaping The Future Of The Sector
Emma Barnes2025-09-30T13:58:36+10:00September 29th, 2025|
Across Australia, auctioneers and valuers are joining forces to address the big questions shaping the future of their sector. From workforce renewal to professional recognition and [...]
AVAA Member News Updates
Protecting Auctioneers And Valuers Online
Emma Barnes2025-11-17T12:38:04+11:00November 17th, 2025|
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 [...]
Digital Badges An Online Sign Of Integrity
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T08:21:08+10:00September 12th, 2025|
Members of the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) have access to a new way to establish their professional credentials online through the introduction of [...]
2025 AVA Board Election Outcomes
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T17:25:12+10:00September 11th, 2025|
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA), a proudly member-driven organisation, confirmed its Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 11 September 2025 [...]
