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CSIRO Full Form is Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
CSIRO stands for Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation. The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is an independent Australian federal government agency responsible for scientific research. CSIRO is headquartered in Canberra, with offices and facilities located across Australia and internationally. Its portfolio includes climate science, land and water management, manufacturing, minerals and energy resources, information technology, space science, and astronomy.
CSIRO works with clients and partners to translate its research into economic, social, and environmental benefits for Australia. CSIRO is the largest scientific research organization in Australia, with more than 6,000 staff and an annual budget of over A$1.2 billion.
CSIRO was established in 1926 by the Commonwealth Government as the Advisory Council for Science and Industry. The name CSIRO was adopted in 1949. CSIRO’s first director was Sir Robert Menzies, who later became the Prime Minister of Australia.
Today, CSIRO is a world-class scientific research organization with a global reputation for excellence in research and development. CSIRO’s research programs are delivered through six national research flagships:
- Climate Change Science
- Land and Water Management
- Manufacturing Futures
- Minerals and Energy Resources
- Information Technology
- Space Science and Astronomy.
CSIRO is also home to a number of world-leading research facilities, including the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder telescope, the CSIRO Parkes Observatory, and the Murchison Widefield Array radio telescope.
CSIRO has a strong commitment to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to co-design and deliver research that supports the health and well-being of communities and countries. CSIRO also has a proud history of women in science, with a number of female scientists achieving high levels of success in their field.
