Sun, 25th Jan 2026

In this episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap, Paige Estritori shares a news update on the significant growth of Australia's marine industry. The industry marked a 19% economic increase in 2023, reaching a whopping $229 billion output, majorly supported by domestic tourism and the natural gas sector. Contributing to roughly 9.1% of the nations GDP, the marine industry also created expanded employment leading to 712,000 jobs. The natural gas sector, a crucial contributor to the marine industrys output, grew at an impressive rate of 12% last year. Therefore, the marine industry reflects a promising prospect for potential investments. Stay tuned for more financial insights on Financial Services Online.