Past Corporate Plans

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Cover image of CSIRO Corporate Plan 2019–20

Corporate Plan 2019–20

Our Corporate Plan 2019–20 was the first under our rolling strategy approach and set a clear course ahead for CSIRO to build on a century of national benefit through science and innovation.

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Corporate Plan 2018-19

Our Corporate Plan 2018-19 maps our path from 2018-19 to 2021-22, linking the work we perform every day to fulfilling our vision as Australia’s innovation catalyst.

Cover of the Corporate Plan 2017-18 showing a man walking along the beach carry scientific equipment with the words 'Transforming challenges into Australia's opportunities. Corporate Plan 2017-18.'

Corporate Plan 2017-18

Our Corporate Plan is our annual primary planning document, mapping the path from the work we perform every day to fulfilling our mission to become Australia’s innovation catalyst. (38 pages)

Cover of the 2016-17 Corporate Plan shows a young boy on a swing; and included the text 'We imagine, we collaborate, we innovate, Corporate Plan 2016-17'.

Corporate Plan 2016-17

The Plan sets out the actions required on an annual basis for successful implementation of our Strategy 2020. (32 pages)

Cover of the CSIRO Corporate Plan 2015-16.

Corporate Plan 2015-16

This Plan is the first under the new CSIRO Strategy 2020 and sets out the actions required on an annual basis for successful implementation of the strategy. (32 pages)

Strategic Plan 2011-15

“This strategy will build on our achievements and further focus CSIRO on realising benefit for the nation. We will continue to grow our investment in Flagships, create strategic science and delivery partnerships, and ensure scientific preparedness through maintaining deep research capabilities in key areas. We will further enhance our role as a trusted advisor to the nation and a national R&D connector.”

Strategic Plan 2007-2011

CSIRO’s Strategy for 2007-2011 aimed to grow our impact by delivering great science and innovative solutions for industry, society and the environment.

Cover for CSIRO Strategic Plan for 2003-2007

Strategic Plan 2003-07

The CSIRO 2003–07 Strategic Plan links CSIRO’s broad vision for the future with specific annual operational plans that specify current priority initiatives.

Cover image of CSIRO Corporate Plan 2019–20

Strategic Plan 2000–2003

Section Two of this strategic plan comprises the executive summaries of the 22 sector plans developed through a comprehensive and intensive process involving detailed consultation with CSIRO’s external Sector Advisory Committees. Seventy per cent of the members of these Committees are drawn from industry and the community; 30% from Commonwealth and State government departments with a direct interest in our work. CSIRO has had to make some hard decisions on key areas of the research investment portfolio. The nature of these decisions and the strategic considerations behind them are summarised in Section One.

CSIRO Strategic Research Plan 1997-98 to 1999-2002

CSIRO Strategic Research Plan 1997-98 to 1999-2000

The CSIRO Strategic Research Plan for 1997-98 to 1999-2000 reflected a new approach to the way in which the organisation was structured and managed its business.

Strategic Plan 1988-1992

The Strategic Plan 1988-92 defined the broad objectives which CSIRO set itself for accomplishment between 1988 and 1992, as well as the policies and strategies that were to be followed in achieving those objects.