Australian Bureau of Meteorology

The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia’s national weather, climate and water agency, operating under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Through regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region and Antarctic territory, the Bureau provides one of the most fundamental and widely used services of government.

The Bureau maintains year-round weather observation and climate monitoring programs at Casey, Davis and Mawson in Antarctica as well as at Macquarie Island. The Bureau also provides a range of specialised Antarctic weather forecasting and ice analysis services, which underpin the safe and efficient running of all Australian Antarctic aviation, marine and land operations. Specialist commercial services are available and negotiated on a case-by-case basis.