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 indicate their support for a new AVAA Code of Ethics for individual members and a new AVAA Code of Practice for company members.
These matters will be considered at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) to be held on 19 February 2026, and they represent a deliberate member-centric step in the ongoing evolution of AVAA.
At their core, these changes are about ensuring that AVAA continues to serve its members effectively in a changing professional, regulatory and commercial environment. The proposed Constitution has been designed to clarify rights and responsibilities, strengthen transparency, and support more responsive decision-making, so that members can be confident the Association is governed in their interests and aligned with their expectations.
The governance reforms also reflect contemporary best practice for not-for-profit organisations, drawing on the not-for-profit governance principles published by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). These principles emphasise accountability to members, clarity of purpose, and effective oversight, elements that directly support a strong, member-focused organisation
“By aligning with this framework, AVAA is ensuring that its governance arrangements are robust, modern, and capable of supporting sustainable growth that benefits members over the long term,” said Troy Williams, AVAA Chief Executive.
Equally important are the proposed AVAA Code of Ethics for individual members and the AVAA Code of Practice for company members. These documents are practical expressions of what members expect of each other as professionals. They reflect a shared commitment to integrity, competence and accountability, and they give clear guidance on what it means to hold credentials such as AVAA Certified Auctioneer (CAAu) and AVAA Certified Value (CVAu).
For members, this clarity matters. Strong, well-articulated standards help protect professional reputation, support consistent practice across the sector, and build confidence among clients, regulators and the broader community. In doing so, they enhance the value of AVAA membership and the standing of AVAA credentials.
These reforms arrive in a defining year, as AVAA members collectively shape the policy architecture that will redefine professionalism, accountability and trust across Australia’s auction and valuation industry for current practitioners and future generations alike.
Taken together, the proposed Constitution and professional standards reinforce AVAA’s role as a member-driven organisation, one that listens to its members, evolves with them, and acts in their collective interests.
Interested In Finding Out More?
For further information on the EGM and proposed governance reforms, please send an email to company.secretary@avaa.com.au or telephone 1300 928 165. You can also stay up to date by following AVAA on LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Facebook.
