The Meat Research Laboratory which is part of the CSIRO Division of Food Research is situated on a 15 acre site at Cannon Hill and was established in 1969. On the site there are two research wings which contain twenty five individual laboratory units, an administrative wing, a series of cattle and sheep pens and slaughter and processing facilities.

The main objectives of the laboratory are: to solve present problems in the meat industry; to expand the basic knowledge of meat and muscle; to develop improved methods for the preservation and utilisation of beef, lamb and mutton and to develop new products and processes for the benefit of the industry. The laboratory has a total staff of ninety which includes thirty scientists.
Historical agency address
Wynnum Road, Cannon Hill, Qld