FILE NO 1-9945
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or
15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of July 2004
National Australia Bank Limited
ACN 004 044 937
(Registrant’s Name)
Level 24
500 Bourke Street
MELBOURNE VICTORIA 3000
AUSTRALIA
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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This Report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-103443) of National Australia Bank Limited and to be part thereof from the date on which this Report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.
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Group Corporate Affairs |
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ASX Announcement |
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500 Bourke Street |
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Melbourne, Monday 19 July 2004 |
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National Selects New External Auditor
The Chairman of the National’s Audit Committee, Mr John Thorn, today announced that Ernst & Young had been selected to become the new external auditor of the National for the 2004-2005 financial year.
The decision to change external auditor was announced on April 7 as part of the National’s overall change program.
Shareholders will be asked to approve the new auditor at the National’s next Annual General Meeting.
“Ernst & Young will provide the National with access to considerable financial services audit experience,” Mr Thorn said.
“I would like to thank the National’s current auditor KPMG for their contribution over many years,” he said.
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For further information: |
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Brandon Phillips |
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Samantha Evans |
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Group Manager |
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Group Communications Adviser |
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Group Corporate Relations |
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03 8641 3857 work |
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03 8641 4982 work |
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0419 369 058 mobile |
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0404 883 509 mobile |
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Or visit www.nabgroup.com |
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SIGNATURE PAGE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
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NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED |
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/s/ Susan E Crook |
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Date: 19 July 2004 |
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Company Secretary |
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