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The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is the national government body for scientific research in Australia. It was founded in 1916 originally as the Advisory Council of Science and Industry.
Previous names:
- 1916-1920 : Advisory Council of Science and Industry
- 1920-1926 : Commonwealth Institute of Science and Industry
- 1926-1949 : Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- 1949-1986 : Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)
- 1986-present : Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
