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 the wider business ecosystem that sector relies upon. The advice was [...]
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 Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA), the country’s peak body [...]
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) invites members and stakeholders to provide comment on the proposed AVAA Code of Ethics for individual members and AVAA Code of Practice for corporate members, now released as consultation [...]
As auction and valuation businesses become increasingly reliant on digital platforms, online transactions, and data-driven systems, cyber security and technology governance are no longer abstract concerns. They are now core business risks requiring informed, proactive, and coordinated [...]
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 at the top of the message, known as a branded sender [...]
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 reliance on both permanent and casual labour. Understanding these changes is [...]
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. It has been reviewed by the Auctioneer and Valuation Association of [...]
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 is essential. Strengthening cyber awareness across businesses of all sizes is [...]
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 the resale market. While EV uptake is accelerating, the secondary market [...]
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 such as trading cards. These shifts are prompting valuers to reassess [...]
