Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report – 2005 Financial Statements Directors' Statement

In the opinion of the directors, the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2005 give a true and fair view of the matters required by the Finance Minister's Orders 2004–2005 made under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. These statements have been prepared from properly maintained financial records.

IJ Macfarlane

Chairman, Reserve Bank Board
10 August 2005