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CSIRO

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is an Australian Government agency that is responsible for scientific research and its commercial and industrial applications. From its headquarters in Canberra, CSIRO maintains more than 50 sites across Australia, as well as in France and the United States, and employs 6,618 staff…

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Headquarters
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Agency executives
Ming Long AM, Chair · Doug Hilton, Chief executive
Annual budget
$1.008 billion (2024)
Employees
6,618 (2024)
Formed
1916
Jurisdiction
Australia

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CSIRO

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CSIROAgency executivesMing Long AM, Chair1.00infobox
CSIROAgency executivesDoug Hilton, Chief executive1.00infobox
CSIROAnnual budget$1.008 billion (2024)1.00infobox
CSIROEmployees6,618 (2024)1.00infobox
CSIROFormed19161.00infobox
CSIROHeadquartersCanberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia1.00infobox
CSIROJurisdictionAustralia1.00infobox
CSIROMinister responsibleTim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation1.00infobox
CSIROMottoWe deliver the science Australians need for the nation they want – productive, sustainable, healthy and secure.1.00infobox
CSIROParent agencyDepartment of Industry, Science and Resources1.00infobox
CSIROPreceding agenciesAdvisory Council of Science and Industry (1916–1920)1.00infobox
CSIROPreceding agenciesInstitute of Science and Industry (1920–1926)1.00infobox
CSIROPreceding agenciesCommonwealth Institute of Science and Industry (1926–1949)1.00infobox
CSIROWebsitewww.csiro.au1.00infobox

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