Australian climate data agency faces new scrutiny over temperature records

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology is defending its long-term temperature dataset against claims of widespread errors, amid broader debates over the validity of warming measurements used to justify climate policy.

First covered Oct 24, 2026 · 12:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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17d Guardian Environment The BoM’s temperature record keeping is under attack – again. What’s going on? | Temperature Check — An ‘audit’ of the Bureau of Meteorology main dataset for measuring climate change claims it contains ‘widespread errors’.

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bom.gov.au The science and truth of Australia’s long-term temperature record

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dailytelegraph.co.nz Australia's state Bureau of Meteorology accused of manipulating climate data - Daily Telegraph NZ

wattsupwiththat.com Australia’s Historical Temperatures, Update Following Tom Berger Forensic Audit - Watts Up With That?

Appeared in: 2026-10-26 (#15)

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