A federal Parliamentary Inquiry into wage theft and the operation of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) has provided an important opportunity to test whether current laws are addressing a genuine problem across Australian industries. There is [...]
There comes a point in a professional career where experience, judgement and leadership are no longer just demonstrated, they are recognised. The introduction of Fellowship by the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) captures that moment. [...]
The professional valuation of second-hand motor vehicles involves far more than searching a pricing website or reviewing online classified advertisements. While online vehicle valuation tools may provide broad market indicators, accurate motor vehicle valuation requires technical knowledge, [...]
The valuation and auction sector’s engagement with the Federal Parliament will be a key agenda item as senior executives meet to examine advocacy priorities, regulatory developments and the broader commercial environment affecting auctioneers, valuers and professional services [...]
The AVC26 Conference on the Gold Coast over 7-8 May 2026 will bring together leading voices from government, business and technology to address the issues shaping the daily work of valuers and auctioneers across Australia. Designed with [...]
Galleries and valuers operate within an interconnected art market where expertise, independence and commercial interests intersect. Understanding how galleries engage with valuation advice and auction processes highlights both collaborative opportunities and potential tensions, shaping transparency, market confidence [...]
Australia’s fine art and antiques market continues to evolve as collectors, insurers, lawyers, galleries, museums, estate managers and financial institutions increasingly rely on professional valuation advice. Across paintings, drawings, sculpture, pottery, ceramics, decorative arts and collectables, there [...]
The March 2026 interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank of Australia is sending ripples across the economy, and the auction and valuation sector is no exception. Because auctioneers and valuers operate at the intersection of asset [...]
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) has released the four new draft AVAA Professional Standards for member and public comment, marking an important step in strengthening the professional framework that supports auctioneers and valuers across [...]
The auction and valuation sector has lodged a significant submission to the Australian Parliament’s Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services as part of its inquiry into small business insurance. Drawing on detailed survey data from practitioners [...]
