Australia's $96M weather website upgrade failed despite cost overruns and criticism over management.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) acknowledged its $96 million website overhaul, part of a larger $866 million technology upgrade, failed to meet user expectations despite improvements in security and accessibility. CEO Stuart Minchin attributed cost increases to inflation, pandemic delays, and the complexity of modernizing the entire forecasting system, including supercomputing and field instruments. Critics, including Greens senator Barbara Pocock, condemned the project as poorly managed, citing excessive consultant spending and contract overruns. Environment Minister Murray Watt acknowledged oversight shortcomings and called for greater public sector involvement in future IT projects.