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CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
CSIRO Discovery
Phone:
+61 2 6246 4646

Address:
North Science Rd, Canberra 2004, Australia

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation is an independent Australian federal government agency responsible for scientific research. Its chief role is to improve the economic and social performance of industry for the benefit of the community. CSIRO works with leading organisations around the world. From its headquarters in Canberra, CSIRO maintains more than 50 sites across Australia and in France, Chile and the United States, employing about 5500 people. Federally funded scientific research began in Australia 102 years ago. The Advisory Council of Science and Industry was established in 1916 but was hampered by insufficient available finance. In 1926 the research effort was reinvigorated by establishment of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research , which strengthened national science leadership and increased research funding. CSIR grew rapidly and achieved significant early successes. In 1949 further legislated changes included re-naming the organisation as CSIRO. Notable developments by CSIRO have included the invention of atomic absorption spectroscopy, essential components of Wi-Fi technology, development of the first commercially successful polymer banknote, the invention of the insect repellent in Aerogard and the introduction of a series of biological controls into Australia, such as the introduction of myxomatosis and rabbit calicivirus for the control of rabbit populations.
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