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How does CSIRO work?
CSIRO has developed a strategy, set of policies and reporting procedures to ensure our success as a research enterprise with global reach.
Our Governance
 

Read about our governing legislation, the CSIRO Board, Governance Framework and policies. See also links to CSIRO Sector Advisory Councils and Flagship Advisory Committees.

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Our vision, purpose & beliefs
 

By igniting the creative spirit of our people we deliver great science and innovative solutions for industry, society and the environment. Read more about our vision, purpose and beliefs here.

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Our service charter
 

CSIRO’s service charter describes the standards of service we aim to deliver to our customers and our commitment to ensuring that these standards are maintained.

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Our Strategy
 

Our strategy outlines CSIRO's goals, objectives and targets. Read about our strategy and download our strategic plan for 2007-11.

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Our Structure
 

CSIRO is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse scientific research organisations in the world. Read about our organisational structure and download an organisational chart here.

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Our Budget & Performance
 

CSIRO's Budget & Performance are reported in our Annual Report and in our Occupational Health, Safety and Environment reports. Read these reports here.

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National Research Flagships

Find out about the Flagship Program

 

Business

Find out about Doing Business