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Algal Bloom issue in SA
Latest testing results show the vast majority of South Australia’s coastline has recorded zero or low levels of Karenia since… Read more »
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Creating the Future Workforce for the Gold Coast Marine Industry
BIA Marine Jobs, education leaders and representatives from seven Gold Coast schools recently came together to progress the development of… Read more »
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Marine industry alert: Australian Builders Plate compliance
The Australian Builders Plate is 20 years old; are you confident that you are up to speed with how the… Read more »
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Safe Work Australia has New Mandatory Workplace Exposure Limits Coming
On 1 December 2026, Safe Work Australia officially replaces Workplace Exposure Standards (WES) with a strict new framework: Workplace Exposure… Read more »
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POLICY ALERT: Proposed Changes to National Lead Exposure Regulations
To: Boating Industry Association (BIA) Ltd Members Subject: Industry Feedback Sought – Safe Work Australia Proposed Lead WHS Regulatory Changes … Read more »
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Marine Jobs and TAFE Queensland Strengthen Pathways into the Marine Industry
BIA’s Marine Jobs program is partnering with TAFE Queensland to support students undertaking the VETiS funded Certificate II in Engineering… Read more »
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Crane Licensing & SWA
BIA last week responded to a request from Safe Work Australia for extra feedback on the discussion paper, Improving the… Read more »
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OEDA Initiative Launches New Pathway for Emerging Marine Mechanics
The Outboard Engine Distributors Association (OEDA) introduced a welcome marine jobs initiative this week. The launch of its Job Ready… Read more »
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Safety lessons learned – hire boat capsize
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has published a short report in to the capsize of a hire vessel after it… Read more »
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Apprenticeship Incentives Update
From 1 January 2026, changes to the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System came into effect, adjusting payment levels while retaining marine trades on… Read more »
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Finance Matters – 24 September 2025
Today’s Finance Matters piece we hear from MitchCap Finance’s Managing Director, Paul Mitchell. Today Paul discusses summer stocking strategies –… Read more »
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Your guide to the ATO super clearing house closure
Notwithstanding that the main superannuation change for 2026 is the introduction of Payday Super, which requires employers to pay Superannuation Guarantee (SG)… Read more »
