KMWL Stock and Station Agents Jack Whitty and Lockie Miller.
Jack Whitty and Lockie Miller are both representing KMWL in the 2026 NSW Young Auctioneers Competition State & National Finals, taking place today, Thursday 2 April at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Nominations for competitors are open to all young aspiring auctioneers (25 years of age or under) employed full time by an Australian Livestock & Property Agents Association (ALPA) member in the agency industry. The NSW Selection School is conducted by ALPA every December to decide on the 10 NSW State Finalists to compete at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Jack Whitty and Lockie Miller each work as livestock agents for KMWL and both were chosen as 2026 finalists. Jack Whitty works in the Grenfell and Gooloogong area and Lockie Miller works in the Parkes area.
Jack’s dad Luke was a former winner of the competition and Jack said, “Winning would obviously be great, but the real value is in the experience. You’re refining your skills, receiving feedback, and learning from some of the best in the business.”
“I’ve competed within the top 10 twice before, so I’ve got a feel for the pace—but every year is different. The biggest benefit is the exposure and the experience. You’re networking with industry experts and gaining some extremely beneficial contacts for marketing livestock on a weekly basis.”
Lockie was selected to represent Kevin Miller Whitty Lennon and Co. in last year’s prestigious 2025 ALPA NSW Young Auctioneer Competition.
Lockie started out doing work experience alongside his grandfather, Kevin Miller at KMWL when he was just 15, and started working fulltime at the age of 17.
Lockie said “I’ve been in the industry for five years now fulltime. My favorite part of the job is interacting with clients and doing auctioneering in the sale yards.”
You can catch all of the action on the livestream at www.theland.com.au.