1. David Murray Securities Institute of Australia 9 May 2001 www.commbank.com.au

2. 1 The material that follows is a presentation of general background information about the Bank’s activities current at the date of the presentation, 9 May 2001. It is information given in summary form and does not purport to be complete. It is not intended to be relied upon as advice to investors or potential investors and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular investor. These should be considered, with or without professional advice when deciding if an investment is appropriate. Disclaimer

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4. 3 Changing EnvironmentChanging Environment StrategyStrategy Changing EnvironmentChanging Environment StrategyStrategy Agenda

5. 4 AUD - "FAIR VALUE" 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 19861989199219951998 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 Actual Traditional Fair Value Calculation USD THE AUD 0.40 0.51 0.62 0.74 0.85 0.96 19881991199419972000 50 64 78 92 106 120 vs USD (lhs) vs JPY (rhs) CBA (f) Currency 2001 Source : Commonwealth Bank Group illustration 2001

6. 5 Wealth Distribution and Ageing United Kingdom 20% 35% 30% 200020502010202020402030 25% 10% 30% 20% United States 195020501970199020302010 Japan 15% 40% 25% 20% 35% 30% 1990205020102020204020302000 Australia 15% 35% 25% 1990205020102020204020302000 China 5% 35% 15% 25% 1990205020102020204020302000 Source: US Census Bureau Prime Savers and Dissavers - % of total population Prime Savers (40-59 yrs) Dissavers (60+ yrs) This marks the current decade

7. 6 Regulation Growing influence of populismGrowing influence of populism More than 25 inquiries currently underwayMore than 25 inquiries currently underway Declining understanding of industry’s role and operationDeclining understanding of industry’s role and operation Increasing trend to micro regulationIncreasing trend to micro regulation Increased regulation seems inevitable

8. 7 Technology 19501960 1980 19901970200020102005 Manual Posting BRANCH NETWORKS ATM / EFTPOS Proof / Sorters Technology THE BANKING REVOLUTION Call Centres Business Intelligence Electronic Banking WebTV Telecentres Internet-based Workflow Advanced Mobile Computing Personalisation Customer Self-Service Customisation Source: A.T. Kearney 20012000 The Nasdaq Index 1997 On-line Entry More than 20 Emerging Technologies

9. 8 People Skills formation Skills retention Flexibility Leadership

10. Strategy

11. 10 Group Strategy To be the best brands in helping customers manage and build wealth Strategic Vision Low inflation Technology shift Environment of: Competition and margin squeeze Ageing population and rate of change On line services and wealth creation

12. 11 Accelerated Change CURRENCY REGULATION FURTHER SHIFT IN TECHNOLOGY PEOPLE

13. 12 Accelerated Change Diversify revenue streams Productivity improvement CURRENCY REGULATION Use technology to raise service and productivity FURTHER SHIFT IN TECHNOLOGY Upgrade skill base for productivity change Use technology to multiskill people and raise the service levelPEOPLE

14. David Murray Securities Institute of Australia 9 May 2001 www.commbank.com.au