12 December 2024 Statement
As Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO conducts research in the national interest that will benefit the Australian community – from navigating the energy transition to adapting to a changing climate to safeguarding Australia from pathogens that threaten our health, biodiversity and food supply.
These areas have a direct impact on the Australian community and naturally give rise to a range of views and opinions.
For an organisation like CSIRO, this means we can be caught in the middle of debates. Regardless, we conduct our independent, rigorous research without fear or favour. We do not advocate, defend or debate the merits of government or opposition policies.
To assert otherwise requires compelling evidence.
CSIRO can be trusted to deliver independent, non-partisan and high-quality research to help solve the challenges facing Australia and Australians.