Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (Board)

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.

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Ms. Kathryn Fagg 14 October 2021 13 October 2026
Deputy Chair Mr. David Knox 14 October 2021 13 October 2025
Other Dr. Larry Marshall 1 July 2020 30 June 2023
Member Prof. Alexander Brown 16 March 2023 15 March 2028
Member VACANT
Member VACANT
Member Prof. Edwina Cornish AO 26 November 2020 25 November 2023
Member Prof. Tanya Monro 25 February 2021 24 February 2024
Member Dr. Michele Allan 5 May 2019 4 May 2024
Member The Hon Ian Macfarlane 14 October 2021 13 October 2024
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