Exhibit 99.1
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
Rule 3.19A.2
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.
     
  Name of entity James Hardie Industries N.V.  
  ARBN 097 829 895 Incorporated in The Netherlands. The liability of members is limited.  
 
We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.
           
 
Name of Director
    Brian ANDERSON   
 
Date of last notice
    21 December 2006   
 
Part 1 — Change of director’s relevant interests in securities
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Direct or indirect interest
    Direct   
           
 
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)

Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
    Not applicable   
           
 
Date of change
    14 March 2008   
           
 
No. of securities held prior to change
    Nil   
           
 
Class
    Fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS   
           
 
Number acquired
    6,124   
           
 
Number disposed
    Nil   
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
    $35,228.05   
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
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Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
           
           
 
No. of securities held after change
    6,124 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of the Director.   
           
 
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
    On-market trade pursuant to the Supervisory Board Share Plan.   
           
Part 2 – Change of director’s interests in contracts
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Detail of contract
    Not applicable   
           
 
Nature of interest
    Not applicable   
           
 
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)
    Not applicable   
           
 
Date of change
    Not applicable   
           
 
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest acquired
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest disposed
    Not applicable   
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest after change
    Not applicable   
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
Appendix 3Y Page 2   11/3/2002

 


 

Exhibit 99.1
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
Rule 3.19A.2
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.
     
  Name of entity James Hardie Industries N.V.  
  ARBN 097 829 895 Incorporated in The Netherlands. The liability of members is limited.  
 
We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.
           
 
Name of Director
    David R. ANDREWS   
 
Date of last notice
    4 September 2007   
 
Part 1 — Change of director’s relevant interests in securities
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Direct or indirect interest
    Indirect interest   
           
 
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)

Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
    Registered in the name of Mr David R. Andrews and Mrs Rozan Lee Andrews <Andrews Revocable A/C>. David R. Andrews and Rozan Lee Andrews are trustees of the Andrews Revocable Trust.   
           
 
Date of change
    14 March 2008   
           
 
No. of securities held prior to change
    Nil   
           
 
Class
    Fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS   
           
 
Number acquired
    3,903   
           
 
Number disposed
    Nil   
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
    $22,451.85   
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
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Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
           
           
 
No. of securities held after change
    3,903 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of Mr David R Andrews and Mrs Rozan Lee Andrews as trustees of the Andrews Revocable Trust.   
           
 
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
    On-market trade pursuant to the Supervisory Board Share Plan.   
           
Part 2 – Change of director’s interests in contracts
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Detail of contract
    Not applicable   
           
 
Nature of interest
    Not applicable   
           
 
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)
    Not applicable   
           
 
Date of change
    Not applicable   
           
 
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest acquired
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest disposed
    Not applicable   
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest after change
    Not applicable   
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
Appendix 3Y Page 4   11/3/2002

 


 

Exhibit 99.1
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
Rule 3.19A.2
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.
     
  Name of entity James Hardie Industries N.V.  
  ARBN 097 829 895 Incorporated in The Netherlands. The liability of members is limited.  
 
We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.
           
 
Name of Director
     Mr John D BARR  
 
Date of last notice
     30 March 2007  
 
Part 1 — Change of director’s relevant interests in securities
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Direct or indirect interest
     Direct interest  
           
 
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)

Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
     Not applicable  
           
 
Date of change
     14 March 2008  
           
 
No. of securities held prior to change
   
 •   21,000 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS held by National Nominees Ltd for J&M Barr trust; and
 
 
 
   
 •   3,477 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of the Director.
 
           
 
Class
     Fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS  
           
 
Number acquired
     7,667  
           
 
Number disposed
     Nil  
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
     $44,104.11  
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
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Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
           
           
 
No. of securities held after change
   
 •   21,000 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS held by National Nominees Ltd for J&M Barr trust; and
 
 
 
   
 •   11,144 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of the Director.
 
           
 
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
     On-market trade pursuant to the Supervisory Board Share Plan.  
           
Part 2 – Change of director’s interests in contracts
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Detail of contract
     Not applicable  
           
 
Nature of interest
     Not applicable  
           
 
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)
     Not applicable  
           
 
Date of change
     Not applicable  
           
 
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
     Not applicable  
           
 
Interest acquired
     Not applicable  
           
 
Interest disposed
     Not applicable  
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
     Not applicable  
           
 
Interest after change
     Not applicable  
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
Appendix 3Y Page 6   11/3/2002

 


 

Exhibit 99.1
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
Rule 3.19A.2
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.
     
  Name of entity James Hardie Industries N.V.  
  ARBN 097 829 895 Incorporated in The Netherlands. The liability of members is limited.  
 
We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.
           
 
Name of Director
     Don DeFOSSET  
 
Date of last notice
     21 December 2006  
 
Part 1 — Change of director’s relevant interests in securities
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Direct or indirect interest
     Direct  
           
 
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)

Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
     Not applicable  
           
 
Date of change
     14 March 2008  
           
 
No. of securities held prior to change
     3,100 ADRs held of behalf of the Director as a beneficial owner. This is equivalent to a holding of 15,500 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS.  
           
 
Class
     Fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS  
           
 
Number acquired
     10,377  
           
 
Number disposed
     Nil  
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
     $59,693.26  
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
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Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
           
           
 
No. of securities held after change
   
 •   Indirect interest in fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS held in the form of 3,100 ADRs, equivalent to a holding of 15,500 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS. The registered holder is The Bank of New York, and they are held on behalf of the Director as beneficial owner; and
 
 
 
   
 •   10,377 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of the Director.
 
           
 
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
     On-market trade pursuant to the Supervisory Board Share Plan.  
           
Part 2 – Change of director’s interests in contracts
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Detail of contract
     Not applicable  
           
 
Nature of interest
     Not applicable  
           
 
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)
     Not applicable  
           
 
Date of change
     Not applicable  
           
 
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
     Not applicable  
           
 
Interest acquired
     Not applicable  
           
 
Interest disposed
     Not applicable  
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
     Not applicable  
           
 
Interest after change
     Not applicable  
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
Appendix 3Y Page 8   11/3/2002

 


 

Exhibit 99.1
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
Rule 3.19A.2
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.
     
  Name of entity James Hardie Industries N.V.  
  ARBN 097 829 895 Incorporated in The Netherlands. The liability of members is limited.  
 
We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.
           
 
Name of Director
    Mr Michael N. HAMMES  
 
Date of last notice
    18 December 2007  
 
Part 1 — Change of director’s relevant interests in securities
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Direct or indirect interest
    Direct  
           
 
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)

Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
    Not applicable  
           
 
Date of change
    14 March 2008  
           
 
No. of securities held prior to change
    1,800 ADRs, equivalent to a holding of 9,000 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS, held on account for the following beneficial owners:
•   800 ADRs for Michael N Hammes and Lenore L Hammes; and
•   1,000 ADRs for Michael N Hammes.
 
           
 
Class
    Fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS  
           
 
Number acquired
    6,859  
           
 
Number disposed
    Nil  
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
    $39,456.11  
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
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Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
           
           
 
No. of securities held after change
   
•   Indirect interest in fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS held in the form of 1,800 ADRs, equivalent to a holding of 9,000 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS. The registered holder is The Bank of New York and they are held on account for the following beneficial owners:
•   800 ADRs for Michael N Hammes and Lenore L Hammes; and
•   1,000 ADRs for Michael N Hammes; and
•   6,859 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of Michael N Hammes and Lenore L Hammes.
 
           
 
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
    On-market trade pursuant to the Supervisory Board Share Plan.  
           
Part 2 – Change of director’s interests in contracts
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Detail of contract
    Not applicable  
           
 
Nature of interest
    Not applicable  
           
 
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)
    Not applicable  
           
 
Date of change
    Not applicable  
           
 
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
    Not applicable  
           
 
Interest acquired
    Not applicable  
           
 
Interest disposed
    Not applicable  
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
    Not applicable  
           
 
Interest after change
    Not applicable  
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
Appendix 3Y Page 10   11/3/2002

 


 

Exhibit 99.1
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
Rule 3.19A.2
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.
     
  Name of entity James Hardie Industries N.V.  
  ARBN 097 829 895 Incorporated in The Netherlands. The liability of members is limited.  
 
We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.
           
 
Name of Director
    Mr James R. H. LOUDON  
 
Date of last notice
    22 November 2005  
 
Part 1 — Change of director’s relevant interests in securities
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Direct or indirect interest
    Indirect  
           
 
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)

Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
    Registered in the name of HSBC Nominees and held on behalf of the Director as beneficial owner.  
           
 
Date of change
    14 March 2008  
           
 
No. of securities held prior to change
    6,355 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of the Director.  
           
 
Class
    Fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS  
           
 
Number acquired
    6,300  
           
 
Number disposed
    Nil  
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
    $36,141.84  
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
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Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
           
           
 
No. of securities held after change
   
•   6,355 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of the Director; and
•   6,300 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS held by HSBC Nominees for the Director.
 
           
 
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
    On-market trade.  
           
Part 2 – Change of director’s interests in contracts
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Detail of contract
    Not applicable  
           
 
Nature of interest
    Not applicable  
           
 
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)
    Not applicable  
           
 
Date of change
    Not applicable  
           
 
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
    Not applicable  
           
 
Interest acquired
    Not applicable  
           
 
Interest disposed
    Not applicable  
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
    Not applicable  
           
 
Interest after change
    Not applicable  
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
Appendix 3Y Page 12   11/3/2002

 


 

Exhibit 99.1
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
Rule 3.19A.2
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.
     
  Name of entity James Hardie Industries N.V.  
  ARBN 097 829 895 Incorporated in The Netherlands. The liability of members is limited.  
 
We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.
           
 
Name of Director
    Mr Donald G McGAUCHIE   
 
Date of last notice
    27 March 2006   
 
Part 1 — Change of director’s relevant interests in securities
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Direct or indirect interest
    Direct   
           
 
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)

Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
    Not applicable   
           
 
Date of change
    14 March 2008   
           
 
No. of securities held prior to change
   
•   6,000 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of D.G., E.C. & R.E. McGauchie as trustees of the McGauchie superannuation fund; and
 
 
   
•   3,569 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of the Director.
 
           
 
Class
    Fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS   
           
 
Number acquired
    5,803   
           
 
Number disposed
    Nil   
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
    $33,381.53   
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
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Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
           
           
 
No. of securities held after change
   
•   6,000 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of D.G., E.C. and R.E. McGauchie as trustees of the McGauchie superannuation fund; and
 
 
   
•   9,372 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of the Director.
 
           
 
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
    On-market trade pursuant to the Supervisory Board Share Plan.   
           
Part 2 – Change of director’s interests in contracts
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Detail of contract
    Not applicable   
           
 
Nature of interest
    Not applicable   
           
 
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)
    Not applicable   
           
 
Date of change
    Not applicable   
           
 
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest acquired
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest disposed
    Not applicable   
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest after change
    Not applicable   
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
Appendix 3Y Page 14   11/3/2002

 


 

Exhibit 99.1
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
Rule 3.19A.2
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.
     
  Name of entity James Hardie Industries N.V.  
  ARBN 097 829 895 Incorporated in The Netherlands. The liability of members is limited.  
 
We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.
           
 
Name of Director
    Rudy M J VAN DER MEER   
 
Date of last notice
    14 February 2007   
 
Part 1 — Change of director’s relevant interests in securities
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Direct or indirect interest
    Direct   
           
 
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)

Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
    Not applicable   
           
 
Date of change
    14 March 2008   
           
 
No. of securities held prior to change
    Nil   
           
 
Class
    Fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS   
           
 
Number acquired
    4,410   
           
 
Number disposed
    Nil   
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
    $25,368.35   
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
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Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
           
           
 
No. of securities held after change
    4,410 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of the Director.   
           
 
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
    On-market trade pursuant to the Supervisory Board Share Plan.   
           
Part 2 – Change of director’s interests in contracts
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Detail of contract
    Not applicable   
           
 
Nature of interest
    Not applicable   
           
 
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)
    Not applicable   
           
 
Date of change
    Not applicable   
           
 
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest acquired
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest disposed
    Not applicable   
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest after change
    Not applicable   
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
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Exhibit 99.1
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
Rule 3.19A.2
Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice
Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.
Introduced 30/9/2001.
     
  Name of entity James Hardie Industries N.V.  
  ARBN 097 829 895 Incorporated in The Netherlands. The liability of members is limited.  
 
We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.
           
 
Name of Director
    Catherine WALTER   
 
Date of last notice
    6 July 2007   
 
Part 1 — Change of director’s relevant interests in securities
In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Direct or indirect interest
    Direct   
           
 
Nature of indirect interest
(including registered holder)

Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.
    Not applicable   
           
 
Date of change
    14 March 2008   
           
 
No. of securities held prior to change
    6,375 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of Invia Custodian Pty Ltd on account for the Walter Super Fund.   
           
 
Class
    Fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS   
           
 
Number acquired
    5,032   
           
 
Number disposed
    Nil   
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation
    $28,946.38   
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
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Appendix 3Y
Change of Director’s Interest Notice

 
           
           
 
No. of securities held after change
   
•   6,375 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of Invia Custodian Pty Ltd on account for the Walter Super Fund; and
 
 
   
•   5,302 fully paid ordinary shares/CUFS registered in the name of the Director.
 
           
 
Nature of change
Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back
    On-market trade pursuant to the Supervisory Board Share Plan.   
           
Part 2 – Change of director’s interests in contracts
Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.
           
           
 
Detail of contract
    Not applicable   
           
 
Nature of interest
    Not applicable   
           
 
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)
    Not applicable   
           
 
Date of change
    Not applicable   
           
 
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change
Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest acquired
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest disposed
    Not applicable   
           
 
Value/Consideration
Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation
    Not applicable   
           
 
Interest after change
    Not applicable   
           

     
 
+ See chapter 19 for defined terms.    
     
Appendix 3Y Page 18   11/3/2002