An Active & Growing Community
Of Certified Auctioneers & Valuers
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) is the peak body representing professional auctioneers and valuers across fine art, antiques, collectables, goods, chattels, plant, and equipment.
AVAA Certified Practising Members are recognised for their expertise, proven experience, and integrity. Each member upholds the highest professional standards, giving clients confidence in every engagement.
Membership is more than a credential, it means belonging to a respected community driving excellence, raising standards, and strengthening recognition of the profession. Whether joining as a professional or engaging as a stakeholder, AVAA sets professional standards and provides leadership.
AVAA Membership – It’s a great time to get involved.
Auction, Valuation & Business News
SMS Branding Has New Rules
Emma Barnes2025-12-01T20:43:18+11:00December 1st, 2025|
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 [...]
Workplace Relations Emerging Issues
Emma Barnes2025-12-19T13:51:52+11:00November 28th, 2025|
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 [...]
Proposed Scams Prevention Legislation
Emma Barnes2025-12-01T20:27:52+11:00November 21st, 2025|
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 [...]
Protecting Auctioneers And Valuers Online
Emma Barnes2025-11-17T12:38:04+11:00November 17th, 2025|
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 [...]
EV Valuation And Resale Challenges
Emma Barnes2025-11-17T11:11:59+11:00November 12th, 2025|
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, [...]
Valuation In Traditional And New Creative Arts
Emma Barnes2025-11-12T12:30:33+11:00November 8th, 2025|
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 [...]
Membership Updates
COSBOA Affiliation Strengthens Advocacy Capability
Emma Barnes2025-12-17T14:41:14+11:00December 16th, 2025|
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 [...]
Comment On The Industry’s Proposed Codes
Emma Barnes2025-12-18T05:30:25+11:00December 12th, 2025|
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 [...]
IT & Cyber Security Professions Get New Network
Emma Barnes2025-12-18T05:54:01+11:00December 3rd, 2025|
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, [...]
