An Active & Growing Community
Of Certified Auctioneers & Valuers
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) is a member-led national professional association representing auctioneers and valuers working across fine art, antiques, collectables, goods, vehicles, plant and equipment. AVAA exists to support the professionals in the sector, those who build trust with clients, exercise independent expert judgement, and uphold high ethical and professional standards every day.
Our vision is for a profession where auctioneers and valuers are recognised, respected, and trusted for their expertise, integrity, and professionalism, with members proudly identified through the AVAA Certified Auctioneer (CAAu) and AVAA Certified Valuer (CVAu) credentials.
Our mission is to advance the careers and standing of professionals holding the CAAu and CVAu credentials by setting clear professional and ethical standards, delivering quality education, and being an effective voice for the auction and valuation sectors in a changing market.
AVAA Membership – It’s a great time to get involved.
Auction, Valuation & Business News
The Auctioneer & Valuer As The Asset Being Sold
Emma Barnes2026-03-11T11:51:56+11:00March 11th, 2026|
Auctioneers and valuers spend their professional lives helping others realise value. They analyse markets, assess risk, and guide clients through the process of selling assets, from art and antiques to machinery, vehicles, and entire [...]
AML-CTF Reforms Get Sector’s Qualified Tick
Emma Barnes2026-03-10T11:30:08+11:00March 9th, 2026|
In a submission to the Australian Government, the auction sector has broadly welcomed proposed changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) framework, but has also warned against legislative overreach. The Auctioneers and [...]
2026–2027 Tasmanian Auctioneer Licence Renewals
Emma Barnes2026-03-13T12:20:59+11:00March 5th, 2026|
General auctioneers operating in Tasmania are reminded that the annual licence renewal period has now opened for the 2026–2027 licensing year. The renewal process is administered by the Property Agents Board of Tasmania, which [...]
The Rise Of Artificial Intelligence In Valuation
Emma Barnes2026-02-26T13:09:30+11:00February 26th, 2026|
Industry leaders in auctioneering and valuation are coming together to confront a question that would have seemed speculative only a few years ago, this being what is the future role of the professional valuer [...]
AI Drives Increase In Workplace Relations Claims
Emma Barnes2026-02-25T12:16:38+11:00February 25th, 2026|
Employers in the auction and valuation sectors have been impacted by the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to frame claims lodged with the Fair Work Commission (FWC). This reflects a broader trend [...]
AI’s Impact Discussed By Industry Leaders
Emma Barnes2026-02-19T18:52:07+11:00February 19th, 2026|
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes professional practice worldwide, Chief Executive Officers from the valuation sector have explored how emerging technologies are changing valuation, challenging established methods while reinforcing the central importance of professional judgement, [...]
AML/CTF Reforms Being Reviewed By Auctioneers
Emma Barnes2026-02-09T15:57:30+11:00February 9th, 2026|
The Australian Government’s proposed reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) rules are being reviewed by the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) to assess whether any unintended consequences may arise [...]
ACL And The Obligations Of Auctioneers & Valuers
Emma Barnes2026-02-04T01:25:25+11:00February 4th, 2026|
The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) is enforced through a "one-law, multiple-regulator" system, combining federal and state authorities to address consumer harm. It applies to all businesses supplying goods or services, including auctioneers and valuers. At [...]
Small Business Issues In Conference Spotlight
Emma Barnes2026-02-03T12:56:51+11:00February 3rd, 2026|
Across the profession, businesses of all sizes are operating in an environment shaped by tighter regulation, rising client expectations, rapid digital change, and heightened scrutiny of professional conduct. Key industry leaders will provide insights [...]
Membership Updates
AVAA Member Valuation Requests Surge
Emma Barnes2026-03-10T10:58:28+11:00March 4th, 2026|
Demand for professional valuation services continues to grow, with the number of valuation requests submitted through the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) website already trending toward a record level in 2026. The [...]
AVAA Members To Develop New Standards
Emma Barnes2026-02-02T07:32:48+11:00January 29th, 2026|
Members of the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) have commenced work on a major new initiative to strengthen the professional framework underpinning auctioneering and valuation practice across Australia. The development of a [...]
AVAA Governance In The Members’ Hands
Emma Barnes2026-01-28T23:56:46+11:00January 23rd, 2026|
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 [...]
