Top BOM exec who oversaw bungled website revamp set to leave role
Peter Stone, the Bureau of Meteorology's acting CEO, is set to leave his position following a controversial website revamp. The project, initially reported to cost $4.1 million, was later revealed to have cost approximately $96.5 million. Stone's departure comes after nearly a decade with the bureau and amid ongoing scrutiny of the website's redesign.
- ▪Peter Stone oversaw a multi-million-dollar website revamp for the Bureau of Meteorology.
- ▪The actual cost of the website redesign was revealed to be approximately $96.5 million.
- ▪Stone will leave the Bureau of Meteorology at the end of June after nearly ten years with the agency.
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Bureau of Meteorology executive Peter Stone, who oversaw bungled website revamp, departs roleBy Tessa FlemmingTopic:WeatherTue 19 May 2026 at 3:54pmTue 19 May 2026 at 3:54pmTue 19 May 2026 at 3:54pmPeter Stone was the Bureau of Meteorology's acting CEO during the website rollout. (Supplied: Bureau of Meteorology)In short:Top Bureau of Meteorology executive Peter Stone is set to depart from the weather agency.Dr Stone was acting CEO when the BOM launched its multi-million-dollar website revamp, which was widely criticised.What's next? The BOM says Dr Stone will leave at the end of June.abc.net.au/news/bureau-of-meteorology-executive-peter-stone-set-to-resign/106697230Link copiedShareShare articleBureau of Meteorology executive Peter Stone, who oversaw the agency's agency's bungled…
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