> the cost breakdown included $4.1 million for the redesign, $79.8 million for the website build, and the site's launch and security testing cost $12.6 million.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-23/bureau-of-meteorology...
> “Additional features, security testing and preparedness for website launch cost $12.6 million. This includes the build, test and deployment of feature releases, and performance and load testing to ensure the website can accommodate peak volumes of traffic we see during severe weather.”
https://www.smh.com.au/technology/premium-prices-for-a-downg...
Part of the challenge is how obsficated the public records are - rather than being called "website" the contracts are disclosed as "Channels Platform"
Deloitte, $4m for design https://www.tenders.gov.au/Cn/Show/cde4ad08-e9d1-4526-a407-5... Accenture, $79m for build https://www.tenders.gov.au/Cn/Show/f506481d-0bbd-4776-a3f1-5...