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2025 Boating Data Report Card Released
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) today released the State of the Industry Data Report, revealing national turnover at $10.2 billion… Read more »
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Blue Economy Delivers High Values
The Boating Industry Association last night launched the National Recreational Boating Statement at the new-format Sydney Boat Show to an… Read more »
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DockPro Wins BIA Sustainability Award
Gold Coast based marine business DockPro today won the BIA Sustainability in the Boating Industry Award at the official opening… Read more »
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BIA awards 2025 Apprentice of the Year
Boating enthusiast and recent graduate apprentice shipwright Tom Ironside of Mac Marine Group, Newport, NSW, last night won the 2025… Read more »
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Cyber Protection – Considerations for all persons and businesses
Cybercrime is a sport; you cannot always beat the cyber-criminal! Cyber attacks across the globe are increasing and continue to… Read more »
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CEO Column: Momentum Building
As we approach the second half of 2025, it’s inspiring to see the momentum building across our industry. The next… Read more »
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BIA’s Upcoming Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
The Boating Industry Association Ltd (BIA) is the peak industry body in Australia that represents the interests of boating. As… Read more »
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Queensland Government Funds Boost to Marine Jobs
10 July 2025: The Boating Industry Association Ltd today announced a significant funding agreement with the Queensland Government to deliver… Read more »
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Changes for businesses from 1 July 2025
There have been changes to the National Minimum Wage, registration fees, superannuation, energy bill rebates and reporting obligations for business… Read more »
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Denying deductions for ATO interest charges
Taxpayers can no longer claim an income tax deduction for ATO interest charges incurred on or after 1 July 2025…. Read more »
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Scam emails. Real consequences.
The ATO reports that email scams are up 300%, so protect yourself from a financial and emotional toll by protecting… Read more »
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CEO Column: Sydney Boat Show just eight weeks away
As the end of the financial year approaches and winter sets in across much of Australia, we’re reminded once again… Read more »