Part 1: Overview - CSIRO

Performing high-quality science that delivers results with relevance and impact across areas of importance for Australia, is what drives us each and every day.

CSIRO

CSIRO – the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation – is one of the largest and most diverse scientific organisations in the world. It has over 6,400 staff located across 54 sites throughout Australia and one overseas.

Letter of transmittal

2 October 2013

Our history

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was established in 1926 with its primary research devoted towards agriculture.

Highlights of 2012-13

Here are just a few examples of the impact CSIRO has on our lives, our industries and our environment.

Foreword by the Chairman

Foreword by Simon McKeon AO, Chairman of the CSIRO Board.

Chief Executive's report 2012-13

CSIRO has had a robust twelve months and despite difficult economic pressures nationally and globally has delivered on its strategy and commitments.

CSIRO Organisational chart

CSIRO's organisational chart as at July 2013.

CSIRO locations

CSIRO locations as at June 2013.

Social media presence 2012-13

The last financial year saw significant growth in network sizes and content generation across our social media platforms.

Read next: Part 2: Our performance

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