Myles among top young auctioneers at Sydney Royal

Myles Williams will compete at the Sydney Royal Easter Show

31st Mar 2026

The next generation of livestock auctioneers will take centre stage at the Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association (ALPA) NSW Young Auctioneers Competition during the Sydney Royal Easter Show, with ten finalists competing for state honours.
Finalists will take to the rostrum on Thursday, April 2nd from 1pm, where they will be judged on clarity, diction, rhythm, professionalism and their knowledge of livestock in a live auction setting.
Among the finalists is Guyra’s Myles Williams of Elders Rural Services, who will be making his Sydney Royal debut.
Born and raised on his family farm in Guyra, Williams developed a passion for the livestock industry early.
“We had cattle and sheep on our farm growing up, and I helped out Dad during the school holidays. I always enjoyed it,” he said.
That interest led to a school-based traineeship one day a week, where he began learning the fundamentals of selling.
Williams now regularly sells cattle and sheep as part of his role and said he feels fortunate to be able to practise his auctioneering skills on the job.
He will line up against a strong field of finalists from across the state, including representatives from Corowa, Moss Vale, Forbes, Wagga Wagga, Dubbo and Casino.
Run by ALPA, the Young Auctioneers Competition is one of the most prestigious platforms for emerging talent in the livestock industry. In a milestone for the competition, all 2026 NSW finalists are AuctionsPlus accredited livestock assessors - an industry first that reflects the growing importance of combining traditional auctioneering skills with digital capability.
AuctionsPlus CEO Wyn Snyman said the achievement of all finalists being accredited assessors highlights a shift in the industry.
“It is remarkable to see how deeply this next generation is embedding digital capability into their skillset,” he said.
“To see every NSW finalist accredited with AuctionsPlus shows that tomorrow’s leaders represent a shift in the industry, where innovation and digital adoption are becoming standard, not optional.”
The winner and runner-up of the NSW final will progress to the national competition, competing against top agents from Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. The ultimate prize is the opportunity to represent Australia at the International Livestock Auctioneers Competition at the Calgary Stampede.

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