Media Release - Mrs Lynne Peacock Appointed to National's Senior Management Team - 17 March 2004

National Australia Bank Chief Executive Mr John Stewart has appointed Mrs Lynne Peacock to the Group Executive Forum, the senior management team at the National.

"Lynne was previously a senior executive with Barclays Bank and a director of Woolwich.  As Executive Director of the National in the United Kingdom and Ireland Lynne has a significant role to play in our growth.

"I look forward to the strong contribution Lynne will make to the senior management team," Mr Stewart said.

Mrs Peacock will continue to work with Mr Ross Pinney, who has overall responsibility for the National's UK and Irish businesses.  Ross is also a member of the Group Executive Forum.

For further information:

Brandon Phillips
Corporate Relations Manager
Group Corporate Affairs
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