The Environment Minister has confirmed the Bureau of Meteorology spent a whopping $220,000 on its rebrand.

Earlier reports suggested the Bureau spent $70,000 on the rebrand for a year.

Following an email from a whistleblower, Ray Hadley sought clarification from the Minister.

Tanya Plibersek has confirmed the total cost of the brand refresh cost $220,296.

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