Industry & Business News Updates
Are You Ready For The Cheque Extinction? *
Emma Barnes2026-10-06T08:40:13+11:00October 3rd, 2026|
Australia’s cheque system is being shut down, with a coming ban on issuing new cheques and banks being unable to accept them. For valuers and auctioneers, [...]
Reputation, Certification And Today’s Valuer
Emma Barnes2026-10-06T08:52:01+11:00October 1st, 2026|
The way clients choose a professional valuer in Australia is changing, with experience and reputation remaining important while recognised valuer certification and evidence of adherence to [...]
Specialising In Valuing Sporting Memorabilia
Emma Barnes2026-09-30T10:19:01+10:00September 30th, 2026|
Valuing sporting memorabilia presents some interesting challenges for professional valuers because much of the value often sits in the story surrounding the object rather than the [...]
Is The ‘Fair Market Value’ Definition Dead? *
Emma Barnes2026-09-28T10:10:13+10:00September 25th, 2026|
The term “fair market value” has long appeared in valuation reports, but its place is changing. With international standards dropping the definition, Australian valuers need to [...]
Auctioneers, Valuers And Credit Card Surcharges *
Emma Barnes2026-09-28T10:22:33+10:00September 24th, 2026|
From 1 October 2026, Australia’s card payment rules change significantly. For auctioneers and valuers, the practical issue is simple, this being that card surcharges disappear, but [...]
Reform On Ivory And Rhinoceros Horn Trade Needed
Emma Barnes2026-09-28T11:24:58+10:00September 22nd, 2026|
Recent research into Australia’s online ivory market has brought renewed attention to the need for a clear and nationally consistent framework governing the domestic commercial trade [...]
Certification Matters for Established Valuers
Emma Barnes2026-09-21T09:08:27+10:00September 21st, 2026|
For an established valuer with a long career, certification may seem less important than experience, reputation and a record of sound professional judgement. Those qualities remain [...]
McKinsey Identifies Professional Network Benefits
Emma Barnes2026-09-21T09:04:30+10:00September 19th, 2026|
It is easy for certified valuers and certified auctioneers to think of professional networking as something to attend to only when time permits. New research from [...]
CGT Changes And The Valuer’s Opportunity
Emma Barnes2026-09-22T12:38:21+10:00September 17th, 2026|
Changes to Australia’s capital gains tax (CGT) framework are set to bring valuation evidence into sharper focus. For certified valuers, the recent changes to the taxation [...]
Free Valuation Reports Are Worth What You Paid
Emma Barnes2026-09-15T12:37:04+10:00September 15th, 2026|
Upload a photograph, enter a few details and receive a “valuation” of your artwork, antique, collectable or memorabilia for free. It sounds convenient, and if you [...]
No Trust Account … Find Another Auctioneer
Emma Barnes2026-09-14T11:20:13+10:00September 10th, 2026|
When an auctioneer sells property on behalf of a client, they may receive significant amounts of money that ultimately belong to the vendor. Consumers should therefore [...]
Auctioneers And Queensland’s Consumer Regulator
Emma Barnes2026-09-08T11:08:33+10:00September 8th, 2026|
Queensland’s auction sector operates in an environment where professional practice and regulatory responsibility are closely connected. Licensing, trust account management, consumer protection and fair trading obligations [...]
Parliamentary Inquiry On Cyber Security
Emma Barnes2026-09-04T09:35:14+10:00September 4th, 2026|
Australia’s auction and valuation professions have provided detailed advice to the Australian Parliament on strengthening cyber security for small and medium businesses. Drawing on frontline experience [...]
AML/CTF Compliance Update For Auctioneers *
Emma Barnes2026-09-04T09:34:04+10:00September 3rd, 2026|
Australia’s expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) framework brings new obligations for some auction houses and dealers handling jewellery, watches, precious metals, gemstones and related [...]
AI In Valuation Reports Has A National Framework
Emma Barnes2026-09-03T09:14:22+10:00September 1st, 2026|
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly finding its way into valuation reports, but its use is far from a free-for-all. A professional standard now sets clear rules [...]
Accountants’ And Valuers’ Symbiotic Relationship
Emma Barnes2026-08-27T10:00:30+10:00August 26th, 2026|
You would not ask a certified valuer for tax advice, and you should not ask an accountant to undertake a professional valuation. Capital Gains Tax (CGT) [...]
ATO Guidance On Market Value For Tax Purposes *
Emma Barnes2026-08-24T10:51:45+10:00August 24th, 2026|
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) provides clear guidance on determining market value under Australia’s taxation and superannuation laws. Valuers preparing reports for tax compliance purposes should [...]
National Economic Snapshot For August 2026
Emma Barnes2026-08-19T10:26:15+10:00August 19th, 2026|
The AVAA Australian Economic Snapshot and AVAA Reserve Bank Statement on Monetary Policy Summary for August 2026 show an economy continuing to expand, although inflation remains [...]
A New Standard For Valuers Giving Expert Evidence
Emma Barnes2026-08-18T10:45:07+10:00August 18th, 2026|
Expert valuation evidence can influence the outcome of litigation, tribunal proceedings, arbitration, mediation and regulatory action. It may determine how assets are divided, losses quantified, taxation [...]
CGT Changes And Jewellery Valuation
Emma Barnes2026-08-17T09:08:18+10:00August 17th, 2026|
Changes to the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) landscape are placing greater attention on the value of personal assets, including jewellery. For professional jewellery valuers, however, the [...]
Auctioneers Strengthening Cyber Resilience
Emma Barnes2026-08-17T11:36:03+10:00August 14th, 2026|
Cybercrime is becoming a material business risk for auction houses, and AVAA Certified Auctioneers (CAAu) and AVAA Corporate Members are responding with greater awareness, stronger safeguards [...]
Auction Trust Account Compliance Checks
Emma Barnes2026-08-19T13:09:06+10:00August 13th, 2026|
A periodic assessment as to whether the nation’s leading auctioneers are meeting their requirements to have trust accounts is now being undertaken by the Auctioneers and [...]
Good Records Support Complaints Management
Emma Barnes2026-08-17T09:38:57+10:00August 12th, 2026|
When questions arise about a valuation or auction, reliable records can make the difference between confusion and a fair, timely resolution. There are two industry standards [...]
Protecting Client Funds Held by Auctioneers
Emma Barnes2026-08-07T08:40:40+10:00August 6th, 2026|
Nationwide advocacy is underway for legislative reform to protect client funds held by auctioneers through the use of audited trust accounts, bringing the entire sector into [...]
AVAA Member News Updates
AVAA Fellowship For Two Industry Leaders
Emma Barnes2026-09-14T09:44:45+10:00September 14th, 2026|
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia has appointed Tim Slattery and Tony Kent as AVAA Fellows, recognising their leadership, professional judgement and contribution to Australia’s [...]
2026 Association of the Year Award Nomination
Emma Barnes2026-09-14T09:33:06+10:00September 9th, 2026|
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) has been nominated for the 2026 Association of the Year Award, recognising the collective contribution of the members [...]
Professional Indemnity Insurance Member Audit
Emma Barnes2026-07-30T11:01:48+10:00July 30th, 2026|
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) has commenced a routine audit to verify that members required to hold professional indemnity insurance have appropriate and [...]
Valuers And Auctioneers Power Six Months’ Progress
Emma Barnes2026-07-31T10:09:39+10:00July 28th, 2026|
The first six months of 2026 have been a period of significant progress for the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA). While new credentials, professional [...]
Standard Valuer Agreement Nearing Completion
Emma Barnes2026-07-21T14:20:26+10:00July 16th, 2026|
The collaborative effort of professionals developing the AVAA Standard Agreement for the Appointment of a Valuer is earning completion, efforts that will give those with the [...]
Professional Collaboration On Four New Courses
Emma Barnes2026-06-29T09:08:58+10:00June 25th, 2026|
Four new professional education courses are now taking shape through the collective expertise of AVAA Certified Valuers (CVAu) and AVAA Certified Auctioneers (CAAu). Covering ethical conduct, [...]