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 August 2005
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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Group Corporate Affairs |
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National Australia |
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Bank Limited |
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ABN 12004044937 |
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500 Bourke Street |
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Melbourne |
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Victoria 3000 |
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ASX Announcement |
Australia |
Melbourne, Wednesday 10 August 2005
Patricia Cross appointed to National Australia Bank Board
The Chairman of the National Australia Bank Graham Kraehe today announced the appointment of Patricia Cross as a non-executive director.
Mrs Cross will join the National’s Board in early December 2005. She is also a director of Qantas and Wesfarmers.
Mrs Cross brings 25 years of experience in banking and finance to the National’s Board. Prior to taking up a range of non-executive directorships in 1996, Mrs Cross worked in senior management roles with Chase Manhattan Bank, Banque Nationale de Paris and National Australia Bank. In 2003 she received a Centenary medal for service to Australian society through the finance industry.
“Patricia has a strong background in banking and financial services,” Mr Kraehe said.
“With her roles as a non-executive director and experience in corporate governance, I am sure Patricia will provide a great contribution to the National,” he said.
Mrs Cross said: “It is an exciting time to be joining the National. It is a company of great significance to a large number of Australians as shareholders, customers and employees.”
Mrs Cross holds a Bachelor of Science degree (Hons-Econ) from Georgetown University in the United States.
Further background on Patricia Cross is available at www.nabgroup.com.
For further information:
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Brandon Phillips |
Callum Davidson |
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Group Manager, External Relations |
Head of Group Investor Relations |
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03 8641 3857 work |
03 8641 4964 work |
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0419 369 058 mobile |
0411 117 984 mobile |
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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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Brendan T Case |
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Date: 10 August 2005 |
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Company Secretary |
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