Sourcing and completing seaweed permitting is typically State Government based and complex, an on-line portal will help facilitate the process for those seeking to complete permit applications. At its core, the portal will be designed to streamline the permitting process, a critical bottleneck for industry stakeholders. By consolidating state and federal permitting information, guidelines, and applications into one accessible location, the portal dramatically simplifies the regulatory navigation process. This efficiency not only reduces administrative burdens but also accelerates the timeline from permit application to operational activity, directly contributing to industry growth and vibrancy.

The portal will have two sections one for regulatory and the permitting process and one for educational resources (see Project 2023/196) and housing them under one “digital roof”. This One-Stop-Shop will ensure a focus on the individual portals while achieving additional benefits, including reducing redundancy and optimising resource use, simplifying user access and navigation and supporting the industry's operational needs while promoting awareness and understanding, strengthening social and regulatory standing.