Press & media coverage
Media coverage, citations, and press mentions of BoMdrop.com.au's analysis of the $96.5 million BOM.gov.au redesign and government IT spending.
📰 Media inquiries
BoMdrop.com.au is available for comment on government IT spending, transparency, and the BOM website redesign. All data on this site is sourced from official government documents and Senate Estimates.
For media inquiries:
- All comparison data is freely available via our JSON API
- Every item includes source links and Senate references
- Last verified dates are included for all comparisons
- Full methodology is documented on our methodology page
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📊 Data & resources
- Complete Dataset: View all sourced comparisons
- Machine-Readable Data: JSON API
- Methodology: How we source and verify data
- Categories: Browse by category
🎯 Key statistics
- Total BOM Website Cost: $96.5 million AUD
- Comparisons Available: 305 sourced alternatives
- Data License: CC BY 4.0 (freely available)
- All Sources: Government documents and Senate Estimates
About this project
What is BoMdrop.com.au?
BoMdrop.com.au is a satirical critique of the $96.5 million spent on redesigning the Bureau of Meteorology website (BOM.gov.au). Every comparison on this site is:
- Sourced from official government documents
- Referenced to Senate Estimates where applicable
- Verified and dated for accuracy
- Available as open data for public use
The project aims to provide context for large-scale government IT spending through sourced comparisons with everyday items and alternative government priorities.
📧 Contact for press
Journalists and media inquiries are welcome. All data is freely available and properly sourced. For specific questions about methodology, sources, or data accuracy, please review our methodology page first.