Australian Bureau of Meteorology

The Bureau contributes to national social, economic, cultural and environmental goals by providing observational, meteorological, hydrological and oceanographic services and by undertaking research into science and environment related issues in support of its operations and services. The Bureau of Meteorology operates under the authority of the Meteorology Act 1955 and the Water Act 2007 which provide the legal basis for its activities, while its operation is continually assessed in accordance with the national need for climatic records, water information, scientific understanding of Australian weather and climate and effective service provision to the Australian community. The Bureau of Meteorology must also fulfill Australia's international obligations under the Convention of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and related international meteorological treaties and agreements. On 1 July 2002, the Bureau of Meteorology became an Executive Agency under the Public Service Act 1999, and on 1 July 2014 it became a Non-Corporate Commonwealth entity under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. Under the Public Service Act 1999, the Director of Meteorology has the powers and responsibilities of an agency head. The Director reports to the Minister for the Environment on all general matters, and to the Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources on water-related matters.