Weather bureau executive quits months after $96m website bungle
Dr. Peter Stone, the former acting chief executive of the Bureau of Meteorology, has resigned following a problematic $96 million website redesign. The update faced heavy criticism as it rendered the site difficult to navigate during severe weather events. Stone's departure comes after a series of controversies, including a previous court case involving workplace rule breaches.
- ▪Dr. Peter Stone led the Bureau of Meteorology during a criticized $96 million website redesign.
- ▪The website update hindered users, including farmers and fishermen, during severe weather events.
- ▪Stone's resignation follows a court case where he was found to have breached workplace rules.
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