1.2.1: Building Major Partnerships

Boost science capability to achieve more effective science and technology solutions for the Australian community, industry and the environment through targeted partnering, alliances and ventures.

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Aspiration: Boost science capability to achieve more effective science and technology solutions for the Australian community, industry and the environment through targeted partnering, alliances and ventures. Activities such as: • The Centre for Australian Weather and Climate Research – A joint research operation with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology to underpin national solutions to our climate change challenges • National security initiative – A CSIRO contribution to the Public Agencies Collaborative Counter-Terrorism Program • Biosecurity network – CSIRO science underpinning the outcomes of the emerging Australian Biosecurity System • Square Kilometre Array – Intensify work with national and global partners to maximise outcomes for Australian science, industry and society from its engagement in the international program • Other focused activities such as – Energy alliances: engagement in the Western Australia Energy Research Alliance, the Australian Gas Centre and hydrogen technology cluster; partnership with the Bureau of Meteorology around the Water Resources Observation Network; Sports technologies: partnering with the Australian Institute of Sport to develop world leading and innovative solutions for our elite athletes Outcomes: • An increased number of strategic research partnerships, delivering solutions to national challenges and opportunities • Technologies are developed and deployed more quickly and effectively to Australian society

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