CSL Ltd. — Report Publication Announcement 2004

Jan 20, 2004

FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

21 January 2004

Mr James Gerraty Manager Listings Australian Stock Exchange Limited 530 Collins Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000

Dear Mr Gerraty

Please note that CSL will be announcing its interim financial results for the half year ending 31 December, 2003, on 18 February, 2004, instead of 17 February, 2004, as previously advised.

Yours sincerely

Peter Turvey COMPANY SECRETARY