Our Values

As part of CSIRO we reflect the values identified by the broader organisation and demonstrate those behaviours, including collaboration and inclusivity that are so important for a vibrant publishing program. CSIRO Publishing is also a signatory to the SDG Publishers Compact  reflecting our commitment to champion the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the areas that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and land, their valuable contribution to our shared knowledge, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

CSIRO Publishing is a proud member of several professional societies, including the International Association of STM Publishers  and Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers. We are also a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) , demonstrating that we are committed to best practice ethical standards including scholarly peer-review.

*Our authors come from a wide range of institutions and professions worldwide. This diversity adds to the contest of ideas and reflects the nature of science collaboration. The views expressed in the content of our publications are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of, and should not be attributed to, CSIRO or CSIRO Publishing.

Our Charter

CSIRO Publishing will:

  • Carry a national-interest publishing obligation underwritten by agreements between the Australian Academy of Science and CSIRO.
  • Operate within CSIRO on a commercial basis with viability dependent on capacity to generate revenue and sufficient return on investment.
  • Create impact from science through deployment of independent editorial policies and publishing products and services, amplifying scientific knowledge to a broad readership.
  • Be known for best practice governance procedures, transparent reporting and delivery on its objectives by:
    • Establishing and maintaining publication policies that enhance the reputation of Australian scholarship.
    • Managing product development processes to protect the brand reputation of Australian science and CSIRO.
    • Setting strategic objectives and operational plans and delivering to the objectives established in these business plans.
    • Providing regular reports on progress to all its stakeholders.
  • Meet stakeholder expectations by deploying specialist publishing advice, systems and digital infrastructure.
  • Maintain a balanced, independent editorial policy and endeavour to deliver trusted authoritative content for all products on core values that include:
    • Creative encouragement and support for authors to fully develop their ideas.
    • Scrupulous peer review and high ethical standards.
    • Accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Quality in design and production standards.
  • Be fully committed to:
    • Treating authors, customers and each other honestly and fairly
    • Respecting diversity of ideas and perspectives.
    • Avoiding bias and other prejudicial content in all that we do.
    • Encouraging and rewarding creativity, entrepreneurial ideas, hard work and dedication .
    • Operating in a manner that is conducive to a sustainable future.

Signed by Doug Hilton, CSIRO Chief Executive, 6 December 2023