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 digital badges. These exclusive badges provide instant, verifiable proof of expertise, [...]
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 to lead delivery of the 2025–30 AVAA Strategic Plan. The continuing [...]
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) has introduced its own professional designations, recognising members who meet the highest standards in auctioneering and valuation. Post-nominals carry weight across respected professions, with AVAA's approach reflecting that in [...]
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently updated its guidance on the market valuation of assets, reinforcing the importance of objective, supportable, and well-documented valuation practices. The advice is significant for AVAA Certified Practising Valuers as it provides [...]
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has released a paper examining how artificial intelligence is influencing the valuation profession and sets out what practitioners need to understand to adapt confidently. The IVCS Perspectives Paper entitled Navigating the Rise [...]
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has released its latest 'Small Business Pulse Report' revealing cautious optimism among small business owners as conditions continue to show modest improvement. The Pulse, which provides a snapshot of [...]
In early August 2025, Commonwealth, state, and territory Small Business Ministers gathered at Parliament House in Canberra to discuss the next wave of reforms to strengthen Australia’s 2.6 million small businesses. The meeting was hosted by the Hon [...]
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has released a new paper that addresses one of the most critical topics for valuation professionals today, understanding and managing valuation risk. The IVSC Perspectives Paper - Getting the Process Right: Exploring [...]
