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That was mastery displayed in every call.

The 2026 AUSTROS and ANAC Championships have officially wrapped up at REIV HQ in Melbourne, bringing together some of the best auctioneering talent from across Australia and New Zealand.

Across two highly competitive days, the championships delivered exactly what the industry expects at this level: technical precision, composure, theatre, control and elite performance under pressure.

For the Auctions Live team, being on the ground to document every championship call was both a privilege and an important responsibility. Capturing this standard of auctioneering for a broader digital audience helps preserve and showcase the craft at its highest level.

A Championship With Industry History Behind It

AUSTROS remains one of the most respected auctioneering championships in the Australasian real estate industry, jointly held by REINZ and the REIA, with this year’s event hosted by the REIV in Melbourne.

The event continues to represent the highest level of professional auctioneering competition across Australia and New Zealand, bringing together experienced auctioneers and emerging talent to compete under pressure in front of peers, judges and industry leaders.

The 2026 championships also marked a significant moment in the history of the event.

Sharni Bichan made history by becoming the first woman ever to win an AUSTROS title, securing the 2026 ANAC Championship and delivering a major milestone for auctioneering.

It was a moment celebrated across both sides of the Tasman and a strong reflection of the depth of talent continuing to emerge within the industry.

2026 AUSTROS Championship Competitors

Day one of the AUSTROS heats featured 16 competitors from across Australia and New Zealand competing for a place in the finals.

• ●Jordan Curd;
• ●Emanuel Comino;
• ●Nic Salter Harding;
• ●Joe Horton;
• ●Yianni Mooney;
• ●Travers Smyth;
• ●Vincent Doran;
• ●Prash Nayar;
• ●Shane Cortese;
• ●Greg Brydon;
• ●Dan Pengelly;
• ●Clarence White;
• ●Anthony DeMarco;
• ●Mark McGoldrick;
• ●Frank Walmsley;
• ●Paul Tzamalis.

The finals on day two featured five outstanding auctioneers competing for the championship title:

• ●Travers Smyth;
• ●Paul Tzamalis;
• ●Mark McGoldrick;
• ●Greg Brydon;
• ●Clarence White.

2026 AUSTROS Champion: Greg Brydon from Apollo Auctions.

2026 ANAC Championship Competitors

The ANAC finals showcased the next generation of auctioneering talent from across Australasia.

• ●Alan Tongue;
• ●Jackson White Brettell;
• ●Brendon Habak;
• ●Ed McKay;
• ●Panal Boustani;
• ●Revandy Rasyad;
• ●Max Calvert;
• ●Angus McPherson;
• ●Sharni Bichan;
• ●Crispian Fielke;
• ●Ben Krieg;
• ●Ben O'Brien;
• ●Will Tremain.

2026 ANAC Champion: Sharni Bichan

Why Replay Content Matters

Modern auctioneering no longer exists only for the people standing in the room.

Replay content, livestreaming and digital distribution now play an important role in how auctioneering skill is documented, shared and remembered across the industry.

Professional auction replays create educational value for agents, auctioneers and agencies while also building a lasting public record of performance, confidence and professionalism.

Auctioneering is one of the most visible demonstrations of skill in real estate. When it is captured properly, it becomes more than a live performance. It becomes education, promotion and proof of professionalism.

Anthony Nounnis, Director of RE Software - Auctions Live | Offers Live

For Auctions Live, documenting events like AUSTROS and ANAC is about helping preserve the craft while giving the broader industry access to moments that deserve to be seen and studied.

Watch The 2026 Championship Replays

The high definition replays of every championship call are now available to view and share with your network.

A Strong Moment For Australasian Auctioneering

The 2026 championships were a reminder of the professionalism, preparation and composure required to perform at the highest level of auctioneering.

From experienced finalists through to emerging competitors, the event showcased the strength of auction culture across Australia and New Zealand.

It was an honour for Auctions Live to be on the ground documenting this level of skill in Melbourne and helping make those moments accessible to a wider global audience.

The live performance may have ended, but the replay value of these moments will continue well beyond the competition floor.