" Nick Hunter experienced a moment of madness at a fine art auction, which prompted him to investigate the psychology behind it and how the auction industry has created an event uniquely set up to encourage very particular [...]
The AVAA, in association with the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA Corporate) unite to present a bespoke two-day Auctioneering Program. Aspiring auctioneers or those wanting to enhance their current skills will benefit from NIDA's unsurpassed training in [...]
Australia has announced it will soon ban the domestic trade of ivory and rhino horn to curb "back-door" trading. The announcement came during a global summit of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) of Wild [...]
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2019 will come into effect on 1 September 2019. From this date, as motor dealers and chattel auctioneers you will need to provide a ‘class B’ statutory [...]
AVAA President, Tim Slattery, penned a fantastic article in the July ARITA Journal, titled "Understanding Valuation and Auction Compliance. This comprehensive article highlights the risks associated with not using a compliant and ethically obliged auctioneer and valuer. Seller [...]
Congratulations to the 2019/2020 AVAA Board of Directors, confirmed at the AGM on Wednesday 14 August 2019. The AVAA board are committed to continue driving the AVAA forward, and we thank them for their support and dedication. President: [...]
Are you compliant with the NEW Banking Code of Practice? Are you dealing with companies who are compliant? The latest version of The Banking Code of Practice is now in effect. The latest version includes the following: Chapter [...]
We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of the International Valuation Standards (IVS). The latest edition updates IVS 2017 and will become effective from 31 January 2020. Early adoption is being encouraged by the IVSC. [...]
AUGUST 2019 Due to recent media regarding buying and selling own assets at auction, the AVAA would like to remind our members of the AVAA code of ethics that is designed to prevent market manipulation of values, and ensure our members conduct their business in an [...]
Legislative Framework for Chattel Auctioneers, Chattel Valuers & Motor Dealers (July 2019) A new piece of research, commissioned by the AVAA, outlines the legislative framework that currently applies to auctioneers, valuers and motor dealers around Australia solely in [...]
