Reserve Bank of Australia Annual Report – 2006 Financial Statements Directors' Statement

In the opinion of the directors, the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2006 give a true and fair view of the matters required by the Finance Minister's Orders 2005–2006 made under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. These statements have been prepared from properly maintained financial records and are signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

IJ Macfarlane

Chairman, Reserve Bank Board
10 August 2006