1、National Australia Bank LimitedABN 12 004 044 937This annual financial report 2006 is lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and Australian Stock Exchange Limited.National Australia Bank Limited is publicly listed in Australia and overseas and,as such,must meet regulatory r
2、equirements of all jurisdictions it operates in internationally.This report contains information prepared on the basis of the Banking Act 1959(Cth),Corporations Act 2001(Cth),Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards,United States generally accepted accounting principles
3、and various disclosures rules of the Securities Exchange Commission.To view a concise version of this report,visit .Alternatively,to arrange for a copy to be sent to you free of charge,call Shareholder Services on 1300 367 647 from within Australia,or+61 3 9415 4299.Nothing in this report is,or shou
4、ld be taken as,an offer of securities in National Australia Bank Limited for issue or sale,or an invitation to apply for the purchase of such securities.All figures in this document are in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated.Cover:Commonwealth discus champion Scott Martin has serious talent.H
5、is determination to prove himself to push himself,to be the best that he could be in achieving gold in the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games drew us to supporting him.At NAB,were inspired by peoples potential to do amazing things.Its why we look to get behind people in all fields of endeavour on the
6、 sports ground,in business,and throughout their lives.Your success,translates to our success and then to shareholder returns.Our involvement in the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games,gave us the chance to unite key customers and stakeholders across all our businesses internationally whilst celebratin