The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, CSIRO, is Australia’s premier research organisation which provides scientific solutions to industry, governments and communities around the world.
CSIRO is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse scientific research organisations in the world.
Our role is to deliver great science and innovative solutions for industry, society and the environment. We work on new ways to improve our quality of life, as well as the economic and social performance of a number of industry sectors through research and development.
Background
Established in 1926, we are the single largest employer of scientists in Australia, with more than 6 500 people conducting and assisting with scientific research at 57 sites in Australia and around the world.
CSIRO's primary roles are to:
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undertake scientific research
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assist Australian industry and to further the interests of the Australian community
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contribute to national and international objectives and responsibilities of the Commonwealth Government
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encourage or facilitate the application and use of the results of its own or any other scientific research.
Australia's national science agency employs more than 6 500 people to conduct, and assist, scientific research at 57 sites worldwide.
Our secondary roles include:
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international scientific liaison
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training of research workers
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publication of research results
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dissemination of information about science and technology.
Our stakeholders
We are an independent statutory authority constituted and operating under the provisions of the Science and Industry Research Act 1949.
Our stakeholders include:
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Australian business and industry
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Commonwealth and State governments and their agencies
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the Australian community
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the international community including developing nations.
Find out more about our relationship with key stakeholders including the:
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