Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
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)
