Acting Climate and Environment Minister Johan Britz, a member of the Liberal Party, has dismissed criticism from his own expert council, according to major media reports. He has also been called to appear before the Environment and Agriculture Committee, though the specific reason for the summons has not been disclosed. The expert council's criticism that Britz dismissed has not been detailed publicly, and it is unclear how the minister or the government justifies this dismissal.
Political scientists note that it has become more common for the government to dismiss agency advice, according to major media reports. They have not specified what evidence or data supports this claim, and the potential consequences of this trend remain uncertain.