Abbott considered investigation into 'exaggerated' Bureau of Meteorology temperature data

Documents show former PM was briefed on setting up a taskforce into whether the Bureau of Meteorology exaggerated records – as claimed in the Australian Tony Abbott considered asking a taskforce to investigate whether the Bureau of Meteorology was exaggerating temperature data records following the publication of such claims in the Australian newspaper, newly released documents show. Related: Tony Abbott adviser calls for Bureau of Meteorology 'warming' inquiryContinue reading...