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CSIRO aims to establish and build relationships with members of the community. We welcome people of all ages to come and explore our facilities, holiday programs and public events.

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About CSIRO

CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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Our History

CSIRO has been solving scientific problems in Australia and around the world since 1926.

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Cover of the book Fields of Discovery: Australia’s CSIRO by the author Brad Collis, with a colour photograph of a drover and flock of sheep with CSIRO’s radio telescope in the background.
Fields of discovery: Australia's CSIRO

Celebrates the inspiring and often dramatic journey of one of the world’s most enduring scientific bodies.

Artist Robert Ingpen working on the mural at the CSIRO Black Mountain campus circa 1963
Robert Ingpen and the Land Research Mural

Robert Ingpen was employed by CSIRO in the early 1960s in the then novel field of science communication.

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CSIROpedia

CSIROpedia provides an exciting new look into the discoveries and innovations by CSIRO scientists and engineers.

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The history of CSIRO

CSIRO was formed in 1926 and is Australia's national science agency. Find out the breakthroughs we have achieved and the people that have been part of our organisation. Find out how CSIRO has contributed to Australian science since 1926.

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CSIRO-in-the-house

This fun interactive house gives you the opportunity to explore and discover the many ways that CSIRO science and innovation has a positive impact on your daily life.

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CSIRO Enquiries

Phone: 1300 363 400

Alt Phone: 61 3 9545 2176

Email: Enquiries@csiro.au

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Phone: 1300 363 400

Email: CSIROachievements@csiro.au

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Community

CSIRO aims to establish and build relationships with members of the community. We welcome people of all ages to come and explore our facilities, holiday programs and public events.

Contact

Phone:

1300 363 400

Email:

enquiries@csiro.au

More contact options

About CSIRO

CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

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