Exhibit 99.2

11 February 2004

     
    James Hardie Industries N.V.
 ARBN 097 829 895
Incorporated in The Netherlands
The liability of members is limited
     
Manager Companies Sydney
Australian Stock Exchange
Exchange Centre
Level 6, 20 Bridge Street
Sydney NSW 2000		   4th Floor, Atrium, Unit 04-07
Strawinskylaan 3077
1077 ZX Amsterdam,
The Netherlands
     
    Telephone: 31-20-301 2980
Fax: 31-20-404 2544

Dear Sir

ASX Listing Rule 3.16.1 Company Secretary — changes

Mr Pim Vlot has been appointed a Company Secretary effective from 11 February 2004 and will be based in The Netherlands.

Mr Norm Gritsch has been appointed a Company Secretary effective from 11 February 2004 and will be based in USA.

Mr Peter Shafron has ceased to be a Company Secretary effective from 11 February 2004.

Yours faithfully

/s/ Peter Shafron

Peter Shafron
SVP Finance & Legal