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
Galleries, Valuers & Professional Integrity
Emma Barnes2026-03-26T11:41:35+11:00March 26th, 2026|
Galleries and valuers operate within an interconnected art market where expertise, independence and commercial interests intersect. Understanding how galleries engage with valuation advice and auction processes highlights both collaborative opportunities and potential tensions, shaping [...]
Auctions, Valuations And Interest Rate Rises
Emma Barnes2026-03-18T09:59:22+11:00March 17th, 2026|
The March 2026 interest rate rise by the Reserve Bank of Australia is sending ripples across the economy, and the auction and valuation sector is no exception. Because auctioneers and valuers operate at the [...]
Challenges With Insurance Before Parliament
Emma Barnes2026-03-14T08:59:17+11:00March 12th, 2026|
The auction and valuation sector has lodged a significant submission to the Australian Parliament’s Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services as part of its inquiry into small business insurance. Drawing on detailed survey [...]
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 Barnes2026-03-14T08:50:49+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, [...]
Membership Updates
AVC26 Conference Program Insights
Emma Barnes2026-03-29T13:16:08+11:00March 27th, 2026|
The AVC26 Conference on the Gold Coast over 7-8 May 2026 will bring together leading voices from government, business and technology to address the issues shaping the daily work of valuers and auctioneers across [...]
AVAA Draft Professional Standards Comment
Emma Barnes2026-03-16T12:46:09+11:00March 16th, 2026|
The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) has released the four new draft AVAA Professional Standards for member and public comment, marking an important step in strengthening the professional framework that supports auctioneers [...]
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 [...]
