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
Shaping The Future Of The Sector
Emma Barnes2025-09-30T13:58:36+10:00September 29th, 2025|
Across Australia, auctioneers and valuers are joining forces to address the big questions shaping the future of their sector. From workforce renewal to professional recognition and policy reform, leaders are taking a proactive approach [...]
Pathways Into Auctioneering & Valuation
Emma Barnes2025-09-25T07:48:12+10:00September 25th, 2025|
The sector’s leaders are developing guidance to help aspiring professionals enter auctioneering and valuation. Drawing on member expertise, the material will map education, pathways, and credentials for both new entrants and those transitioning careers. [...]
Anti-Money Laundering Law Changes
Emma Barnes2025-09-25T08:49:46+10:00September 22nd, 2025|
From July 2026, dealers in precious stones, metals and related products will be formally regulated under Australia’s expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism laws. These businesses are entering a new compliance environment that brings both [...]
Women & Leadership Australia Scholarships
Emma Barnes2025-09-16T09:43:48+10:00September 16th, 2025|
Women in auctioneering and valuation have growing leadership opportunities, supported by Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) scholarships designed to strengthen careers and future industry impact. The auction and valuation professions play a pivotal role [...]
ATO Update On The Market Valuation Of Assets
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T07:28:37+10:00September 8th, 2025|
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 [...]
IVSC Artificial Intelligence In Valuations Paper
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T07:28:09+10:00September 3rd, 2025|
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 [...]
ASBEFO Small Business Pulse Report
Emma Barnes2025-09-10T18:09:07+10:00August 28th, 2025|
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 [...]
Small Business Ministers Meet
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T07:22:25+10:00August 19th, 2025|
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 [...]
2025-26 ACCC Product Safety Priorities
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T07:20:21+10:00August 15th, 2025|
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its product safety priorities for 2025–26, with unsafe products in online marketplaces identified as a major focus. The ACCC has set out five priority areas for [...]
Membership Updates
2025 AVA Board Election Outcomes
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T17:25:12+10:00September 11th, 2025|
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 [...]
CAAu & CVAu The New Marks of Professionalism
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T07:55:09+10:00September 10th, 2025|
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 [...]
2025 AVAA Annual Report Released
Emma Barnes2025-09-12T07:27:10+10:00August 20th, 2025|
The Auctioneers & Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Annual Report, marking an important milestone in the Association’s ongoing journey to strengthen the auctioneering and valuation profession [...]
