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.
Further information
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Type of Body
R. Management Board
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Science and Industrial Research Act 1949
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
10
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
X. Internal Management
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Auditor
ANAO
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Function Categorization
Executive Management
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Discovery Centre
Black Mountain ACT 2601
Australia
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 | Mr. Drew Clarke AO, PSM, FTSE | 24 August 2017 | 23 August 2022 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Prof. Michelle Simmons AO | 17 September 2020 | 16 September 2025 |
| 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 |
Other boards and structures
- CSIRO Follow-on Sponsor Trust
- CSIRO FollowOn Services 2 Pty Ltd
- CSIRO FollowOn Services Pty Ltd
- CSIRO General Partner 2 Pty Ltd
- CSIRO General Partner Pty Ltd
- CSIRO Innovation Follow-on Fund 1 (a Managed Investment Trust)
- CSIRO Innovation Fund 1, LP (an ESVCLP)
- CSIRO Innovation Fund 2, LP (an ESVCLP)
- CSIRO Innovation Services Pty Ltd
- CSIRO Management Partnership 2, LP
- CSIRO Management Partnership, LP
- CSIROGP Fund 2 Pty Ltd
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