The Bureau's corporate governance framework is designed to provide a sound basis for decision making, to define mechanisms for accountability and stewardship and to promote both leadership and strategic direction for the Bureau. Corporate governance within the Bureau is based around:

• the legislative foundation provided by the Meteorology Act 1955, the Public Service Act 1999, and the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997;
• a robust executive and management structure;
• a mechanism for stakeholder input and review through the Bureau of Meteorology Advisory Board, and a number of theme-based consultative committees;
• sound procedures for risk management and fraud control;
• an internal audit plan that addresses key business and financial risks to improve Bureau business and management practices;
• an audit committee focussing on fraud, risk management and internal audit, and oversight of the preparation of the Bureau's financial statements;
• an extensive planning and reporting framework with well-defined corporate planning processes;
• detailed asset management policies and guidelines; and
• a community service charter.

• Organisational Arrangements
• Bureau of Meteorology Advisory Board
• Bureau of Meteorology Audit Committee
• Corporate Planning And Evaluation
• Risk Management and Fraud Control
• Service Charter
• Ethical Standards
• External Scrutiny