Exhibit 99.1
| 27 August 2003 | James Hardie Industries N.V | ||
| ARBN 097 829 895 | |||
| Incorporated in The Netherlands | |||
| The liability of members is limited | |||
| The Manager | Level 3, 22 Pitt Street | ||
| Company Announcements Office | SYDNEY NSW 2000 | ||
| Australian Stock Exchange Limited | |||
| 20 Bridge Street | Telephone: | (+612) 8274 5274 | |
| SYDNEY NSW 2000 | Fax: | (+612) 8274 5217 | |
| GPO Box 3935 | |||
| Sydney NSW 2001 Australia | |||
Dear Sir
Ms Sanneke Parabirsing has resigned from her role as Company Secretary effective from 27 August 2003.
Yours faithfully
Peter J Shafron