Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. — Capital/Financing Update 2007

Oct 7, 2007

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Corporate Communications 100 Queen Street Melbourne Vic 3000 www.anz.com

For Release: 8 October 2007

ANZ retains ownership of Origin

ANZ today announced it had completed the review of strategic options for its wholesale mortgage distribution business Origin Mortgage Management Services, and in light of market conditions has decided to retain ownership of Origin in the period ahead.

For media enquiries contact:

Paul Edwards Head of Corporate Communications Tel: 03-92736955 or 0409-655 550 Email: paul.edwards@anz.com

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