Australian Government Auction Guides & Buying Tips
Everything you need to know about buying from Australian government surplus auctions - how Grays and Pickles works, buying surplus vehicles, GST and the best auction sites.
Best Australian Government Auction Sites: Allbids, Pickles, Grays & Manheim Compared (2026)
A buyer's breakdown of the major Australian government surplus auction platforms — Allbids, Pickles, Grays, and Manheim — plus the state fleet disposal programs (StateFleet, VicFleet, QFleet). Buyer's premiums, GST, inventory, and where the deals are.
Government Auctions by State & Territory in Australia (2026): Where to Find Surplus
A state-by-state guide to Australian government surplus auctions — NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, and NT. Which fleet programs and auctioneers operate where, what's sold, and how to find local lots.
GST & Buyer's Premium at Australian Auctions (2026): What You Actually Pay
How GST (10%) and buyer's premium work at Australian government and surplus auctions — GST-inclusive vs GST-exclusive lots, how premium is calculated, and how to work out your true cost in AUD before you bid.
How Australian Government & Surplus Auctions Work (2026): A Complete Guide
How federal, state, and council surplus reaches auction in Australia. The platforms, the agencies, GST, buyer's premium, and how to find ex-government vehicles, equipment, and gear in AUD.
How to Buy an Ex-Government Vehicle in Australia (2026): Inspection, Costs & Bidding
A practical guide to buying ex-government and fleet cars, utes, and trucks at Australian auctions. What to expect, how to inspect, GST and buyer's premium, rego and transfer, and how to win in AUD.