The head of the Bureau of Meteorology faced tough questions during a recent estimates hearing, with a senator expressing frustration over the weather boss’s lack of transparency. BoM chief executive Dr. Andrew Johnson was grilled by the senate committee after failing to provide answers about the bureau’s costly I.T. upgrade. The project, which had a budget blowout of $150 million, aimed to enhance the bureau’s technology infrastructure and improve forecasting capabilities. Despite criticism for workplace culture and forecasting errors, Dr. Johnson defended the program, highlighting its success in delivering secure and resilient technology. The bureau remains committed to providing accurate weather information to the Australian community.
