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.