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Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

(CSIRO)
Industry, Science and Resources
CSIRO is an Australian Government statutory authority constituted and operating under the provisions of the Science and Industry Research Act 1949. CSIRO's primary functions under the Act are to carry out scientific research to benefit Australian industry and the community, and to contribute to the achievement of national objectives.

Key People

Further information

  • Type of Body

    B. Corporate Commonwealth entity

  • GFS Sector Classification

    GGS

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Science and Industry Research Act 1949

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    A. Primary body

  • GFS Function / Sector Reported

    GGS

  • Materiality

    Material

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    GPO Box 1700, Canberra ACT 2600

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