ASX Announcement - Kerry McDonald Appointed to National Australia Bank Board - 17 November 2005

The Chairman of the National Australia Bank Michael Chaney today announced the appointment of Kerry McDonald as a non-executive director from 1 December 2005.

Mr McDonald is Chairman of the National Australia Bank subsidiary Bank of New Zealand, Chairman of ASX listed, Melbourne-based gold miner Oceana Gold and was previously Managing Director of Comalco New Zealand.

"Kerry's appointment further deepens the corporate experience of the Board and will provide particular experience of the New Zealand economy and market," Mr Chaney said.

Mr McDonald said: "I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the National's continued turnaround and cultural change agenda."

Further background on Kerry McDonald.

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