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Auction

Auctions that work for farmers.

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How REALM helps

Stay on top of upcoming clearing sales, machinery auctions and livestock sales, and see results after the hammer falls.

  • Upcoming auction calendar
  • Results and price trends in the newsletter
  • Licensed auctioneers in our Partners network

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Call 0419 182 804 or email support@realmgroupglobal.org.

Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm Melbourne time (AEST/AEDT)

This season · Spring (September to November)

Auction: what’s on this spring

Coming up next: summer (December to February)
  • Weaner cattle sales run through summer and early autumn in much of south-east Australia. Plan freight, curfew and water for the trip in the heat.Sale value calculator
  • Online auctions draw buyers from every state: check what time the sale closes in your own time zone.Time converter

Up north it’s the dry season (about May to October). Timing varies a lot by district and year, so go by your own country and the local forecast. Seasons in each state

Doing it in Australia

Auctions in Australia

Clearing sales, saleyards and property auctions each have their own rules. The basics most buyers wish they had known.

Clearing sales: read the terms

Check the terms of sale before you bid: whether prices include GST, any buyer’s premium, when payment is due and when gear must be collected. Most items are sold as is, where is.

Buying stock at a sale

Cattle, sheep and goats you buy must move to a property with its own Property Identification Code (PIC), and the transfer is recorded on the NLIS database. Ask for the National Vendor Declaration that travels with them.

General information only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules differ between states and change over time, so check the official site before you act. These organisations are independent and are not REALM partners. Links checked 07/10/2026.

Good to know

Common questions about auction

Quick answers from our FAQ. Still stuck? Ask the Chat Assistant or give us a call.

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