2025 AUSTROS Competitors and Judges

The Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) is an annual event representing the most skilled and professional auctioneers that New Zealand and Australia has to offer. Taking place 13-15 May, this year’s event will see leading property auctioneers descend on Adelaide, with only the best crowned with the pinnacle industry award.

Competitors

Auctioneers from across New Zealand and Australia will showcase their style, charisma, and exceptional skill as they compete for the title of Australasian Auctioneering Champion.

AUSTROS Competitors

Nic Salter-Harding

ACT – Competitor

LJ Hooker Dickson

 

Brianna Williams

ACT – Competitor 

LJ Hooker Gungahlin

Clarence White

NSW – Competitor 

Menck White Auctioneers

 

Paul Hancock

NSW – Competitor 

McGrath Estate Agents

 

Leon Axford

NSW – Competitor 

Axford Auctions

 

Bronte Manuel

SA – Competitor 

Toop + Toop

Anthony DeMarco

SA – Competitor

Kate Smith Property

 

Mark Lands

SA – Competitor 

Lands Real Estate

Paul Tzamalis

VIC Competitor 

The Auction Company

 

Greg Brydon

VIC – Competitor 

Apollo Auctions

 

Prash Nayar

WA – Competitor 

Perth Realty

 

Jake Mcintyre

TAS – Competitor 

South Property Group

 

Robert Tulp

NZ – Competitor 

Apollo Auctions

Mark McGoldrick

NZ – Competitor 

Harcourts

Conor Patton

NZ – Competitor 

Bayleys

Sam Steele

NZ – Competitor 

Ray White

Richard Kerr

WA – Competitor 

Apollo Auctions

Australian Novice Championships

Campbell Jones

ACT – Competitor 

Blackshaw Manuka

Jackson White-Brettell

ACT – Competitor 

LJ Hooker Kaleen

Daniel Carter

NSW – Competitor 

Cooley Auctions

Scott Menck

NSW – Competitor 

Menck White Auctions

Stefan Krcmarov

SA – Competitor 

Toop + Toop

Joseph Murdock

SA – Competitor 

Klemich

Matthew Rossi

VIC – Competitor 

Nelson Alexander

Andrew Melilli

VIC – Competitor 

Nelson Alexander

Revandy Rasyad

WA – Competitor 

The Real Estate Times

Max Calvert

TAS – Competitor 

Nutrien Harcourts

Joseph Laing

TAS – Competitor 

Harcourts Devonport & Shearwater

Chris Clarke

NT – Competitor 

Real Estate Central

Ryan Bradley

NZ – Competitor 

Bayleys

Tama Emery

NZ – Competitor 

Harcourts

Judges

Nine of Australasia’s most highly regarded and respected auctioneers representing their respective state and national real estate institutes.

Matt Smith

Chief Judge

Matt Smith is a five-time winner of the REISA South Australian…

 

Ricky Briggs

NSW – Judge

Ricky’s vision and passion for the industry developed across…

 

Andrew de Bomford

Tasmania – Judge

With a highly successful career spanning over 24 years in real estate…

 

Luke Banitsiotis

VIC – Judge

After 8 gruelling years of competing, Luke finally achieved the pinnacle…

 

Boyd Fraser

WA – Judge

Boyd Fraser brings a successful 25-year career in real estate sales…

 

Kaylene King

ACT – Judge

An ACT Sales Manager, Licensed Sales Agent & Auctioneer….

 

Mark Sumich

NZ – Judge 

Mark is NZ’s judging representative this year and has been around…

 

Elesa Wood

NT – Judge 

With boundless energy and over two decades of real estate experience…

Michael Fenn

SA – Judge 

As the Principal of LJ Hooker Property Specialists…

Hosted by REISA

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) is the peak professional body representing more than 2000 real estate professionals in South Australia.

Since its foundation in 1919, REISA has been the authority in the property industry, providing valued services to members and providing them with a united voice. REISA provides members with a range of efficient, cost-effective services and to advance the standing, professionalism and financial viability of those within the industry.

As the peak body for the state’s real estate industry, we’re dedicate to protecting the profession and building a sustainable future of South Australian real estate professionals.