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 all sizes is [...]
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, the secondary market [...]
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 valuers to reassess [...]
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 to strengthen the [...]
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. The auctioneering and [...]
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 responsibility and opportunity. [...]
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 in Australia’s cultural, [...]
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 as it provides [...]
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 Navigating the Rise [...]
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has released a new paper that addresses one of the most critical topics for valuation professionals today, understanding and managing valuation risk. The IVSC Perspectives Paper - Getting the Process Right: Exploring [...]
