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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

CSIRO is Australia's leading multidisciplinary research organisations, with more than 5000 talented people working out of 55 centres in Australia and internationally. They play a vital role in enhancing collaboration within the Australian national innovation system, and as a trusted advisor to government, industry and the community.

They're an Australian Government corporate entity, with a Board and Chief Executive. They are constituted by and operate under the provisions of the Science and Industry Research Act 1949 , which sets out our functions and powers, as well as those of our Minister, Board and Chief Executive. 

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