Publication of Prospectus

Publication of Programme Circular

The following Programme Circular dated 14 October 2010 for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and ASB Finance Limited, London branch U.S.$70,000,000,000 Euro Medium Term Note Programme is available for viewing:

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