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Even with a reduction of passengers travelling through Brisbane Airport’s International and Domestic Terminals last year, many weird, wonderful and valuable items were still accidentally left behind by travellers.
Whilst every effort is made to return items to their rightful owners, unfortunately, many possessions remain unclaimed. Of these items, some are donated to local charities, while valuables are offered for sale to the public in our annual lost property charity auction. The 2019 auction raised more than $25,000 with all proceeds going to the Courier-Mail Children's Fund.
BNE's Lost Property Auction 2021
- Bids closed at midnight Sunday 21 February.
- This year's online auction is powered by BNE Marketplace - take a look at the items now.
- Funds raised will continue to support The Courier-Mail Children's Fund.
To collect purchased auction items:
Auction items are for pick up only. Your item will be available for pick-up at the office at Banksia Place, Brisbane Airport between 9am – 5pm on:
- Friday 26 February 2021
- Monday 1 March 2021
You will need to bring your purchase confirmation email and proof of identity like a driver’s license to collect your items.
If you need to contact us about this pick up, please send us an email.
FAQs 2021 Lost Property Auction
How do I place a bid?
- Find an auction item on the BNE Marketplace auction site.
- Hit the 'Place my bid' button
- Create an account – you need to create an account to place your bid and receive notifications.
- Complete bid details.
- An email confirmation will be sent.
- Keep on bidding!
Can I claim lost property that is in the auction?
If there is an auction item that you believe is yours, and you can provide proof of owning the item, you are able to claim it. To claim the item, please get in contact with us here and we will look into it for you.
If you've lost something at the airport recently - it won't be in the auction, fill in the Lost Property form and our Airport Ambassadors will look into it for you.
Can I view the auction items in person?
Unfortunately, this year we are unable to provide a public open day to view the items. Items are as pictured in the lot listings on the BNE Marketplace auction site.
How can I collect an item once it has been purchased?
Auction items are for pick up only. Your item will be available for pick-up at the office at Banksia Place, Brisbane Airport on Friday 26 February 2021 and Monday 1 March 2021 between 9am – 5pm. You will need to bring your purchase confirmation email and proof of identity like a driver’s license to collect your items.
If you need to contact us about this pick up, please send us an email.
What condition are the items in?
In most cases the items are used, untested and have wear and tear as pictured. Each lot item may have other conditions listed in the description. Laptops have had the hard drives removed for privacy reasons.
Previous Recipients
More than $21,000 was raised for Australia Zoo Wildlife warriors in BNE's inaugural online auction in 2017, and a further $15,000 and $25,000 went to The Courier Mail Children's Foundation in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
The 2018 funds were dispersed through The Courier-Mail Children’s Fund to the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF) to support 16 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders complete Year 12.
The 2019 funds were dispersed through The Courier-Mail Children’s Fund to Active Eight (A8), a grassroots charity based in Toowong that is dedicated to assisting young people with disabilities to activate and achieve their full social, emotional and physical potential. A8 used the funds to install Australia’s first dance and yoga ceiling hoist system, allowing children with serious mobility issues the opportunity to take part in dance and yoga activities.