CSIRO
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
CSIRO is Australia’s National Science Agency. With 5,500 staff and 55 sites across Australia and around the world, it is one of the largest multidisciplinary science and technology organisations in the world.
Castray Esplanade, Battery Point TAS, AustraliaEstablished: 1916
| Organisation type: | Research/academic institution |
| Geographical scope: | National |
| Member countries: | Australia |
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Organisation’s vision:
We're Australia's national science research agency. At CSIRO, we solve the greatest challenges using innovative science and technology.
Organisation’s mission:
Organisation’s objectives (if different from the Mission):
The Science and Industry Research Act 1949 defines our purpose and the functions we undertake for the benefit of Australia:
1. To carry out scientific research for any of the following purposes:
-Assisting Australian industry;
-Furthering the interests of the Australian community;
-Contributing to the achievement of Australian national objectives or the performance of the national and international responsibilities of the Commonwealth; and
-Any other purpose determined by the Minister;
2. To encourage or facilitate the application or utilisation of the results of such research.
Our secondary functions include international scientific liaison, training of research workers, publication of research results, technology transfer of other research, provision of scientific services and dissemination of information about science and technology.
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Activities
- Conducting research and/or observations
- Providing scientific advice for policy makers
- Science coordination
has observer/participant/member status with
Global Ocean Ship-Based Hydrographic Investigations Program
