Exhibit 99.1

(JAMES HARDIE LOGO)

     
11 March 2003   James Hardie Industries N.V.
 ARBN 097 829 895
Incorporated in The Netherlands
The liability of members is limited
     
The Manager
Company Announcements Office
Australian Stock Exchange Limited
20 Bridge Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
   Level 3, 22 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Telephone (02) 8274 5274
Fax (02) 8274 5217
     
    GPO Box 3935
Sydney NSW 2001 Australia
   

Dear Sir

Mr Don Cameron has today retired as a member of the Managing Board.

Ms Sanneke Parabirsing has been appointed as Company Secretary effective from 11 March 2003.

Yours faithfully

PETER J SHAFRON SIGNATURE

PETER J SHAFRON
COMPANY SECRETARY