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Our major policy statements are approved by the CSIRO Board and articulate the organisation's core commitment.

People policy

Our people bring the creativity, skill and enthusiasm needed to produce outstanding science.

CSIRO shareholding policy

CSIRO seeks to identify appropriate opportunities to commercialise scientific research, including through forming or participating in the forming of partnerships or companies. This policy outlines the conditions under which CSIRO may consider forming, or participate in forming, a separate entity.

Science and delivery policy

We solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

Governance policy

CSIRO’s Governance Policy explains what CSIRO must do ensure that we fulfil our purpose effectively and accountably.

Our child safe policy

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs.

Risk policy

This policy outlines the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO’s) expectations and principles for the management of risk across our organisation. It applies to all employees and contractors who are employed by CSIRO.

Finance policy

The Australian community expects Commonwealth Entities like CSIRO to manage public funds effectively.

Health, safety and environmental sustainability policy

People are at the heart of CSIRO's ability to deliver great science and innovation to our customers.

Freedom to conduct CSIRO research and technology transfer policy

Freedom to conduct CSIRO research and technology transfer policy ensures that CSIRO does not enter into arrangements which might constrain CSIRO’s ability to perform its functions.
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