Fri, 5th Jun 2026

In this episode of Financial Services Online, Paige Estritori discusses the pressing issues facing the Australian marine industry, notably an intense labour shortage that is impacting nearly 90% of marine businesses. CEO of BIA, Andrew Fielding, advocates for targeted investment in workforce development and vocational training to help alleviate this crisis. In other news, UK-based Zenobē is investing $100M to increase Australia's electric truck fleet, implementing a comprehensive strategy to facilitate green logistics. Meanwhile, Melbourne's Essential Caravans aims to restore customer trust after buying out the collapsed Zone RV brand. Lastly, despite economic pressures, Australia's motorcycle market sees a rise in off-road motorcycle and scooter sales, with brand Yamaha experiencing a 9% sales increase. Tune in for daily updates on Australia's financial industry.n