The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, cutting 92 jobs from its environment and climate modelling teams. This decision follows a comprehensive review that identified overlapping capabilities within the agency's research units. The job cuts were communicated to staff during town hall meetings, with the agency stating that the changes are aimed at enhancing integration across scientific disciplines and addressing critical national challenges. Despite a recent boost in funding of $387.4 million from the Australian government, concerns have been raised regarding the future of the Australian Community Climate and Earth System Simulator (ACCESS) model, which is crucial for climate research. Critics, including leading climate scientist Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, have expressed that losing a third of the ACCESS modelling team could severely impact CSIRO's capacity to model and predict climate change effects. The restructuring marks a shift in focus from climate change mitigation to adaptation, raising alarms about the long-term implications for Australia's climate research capabilities.