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This annual report is a summary of CSIRO's activities and financial position for the 12 month period ended 30 June 2018. As Australia's national science agency we address our greatest challenges through science and technology, delivering impacts that benefit our community, industry and the environment.

Contents

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Download our annual report as a single web accessible PDF.

Part 1: Overview

Our Chairman and Chief Executive reflect on the year and we provide context on our role as Australia's national science agency.

Part 2: Our people

Our extraordinary people are critical to CSIRO’s success and bring our excellent science to life. We are committed to fostering individual growth and providing equal opportunities for our people.

Part 3: Annual performance statement

As a trusted advisor to the nation, CSIRO and its people continue to play a key role in Australia’s productivity and competitiveness.

Part 4: Management and accountability

CSIRO is a Corporate Commonwealth entity reporting under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. We are governed by a Board which is responsible to the Australian Government for our strategy and performance.

Part 5: Financial statements

Part five of the CSIRO Annual Report 2017–18: Financial statements.

Part 6: Science and Industry Endowment Fund

The Science and Industry Endowment Fund invests in science that addresses issues of national economic, industrial, environmental and cultural priority and contributes to Australia’s sustainable future.

Part 7: Indexes

Part 7 of the CSIRO Annual Report 2017-18, containing our locations, acronyms, the glossary and CSIRO contacts.

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