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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549



FORM 20-F



(Mark One)



| ̈ | REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 (b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



OR



|x | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JULY 25, 2004



OR



| ̈ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM
                     TO



Commission file number: 1-10083



COLES MYER LTD.

Australian Business Number 11 004 089 936

(Exact name of Registrant as
specified in its charter)



VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA

(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)



800 TOORAK ROAD, TOORONGA, VICTORIA 3146 AUSTRALIA

(Address of principal executive offices)



Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12 (b) of the Act.



|                             |  |                                          
|---------------------------- |  | -----------------------------------------
|Title of each class          |  | Name of each exchange on which registered
|Ordinary Shares              |  | New York Stock Exchange*                 
|American Depositary Shares** |  | New York Stock Exchange                  



|* | Not for trading but only in connection with the registration of American Depositary Shares, pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|** | Evidenced by American Depositary Receipts, each American Depositary Share representing eight Ordinary Shares.
|-- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12 (g) of the Act.



None



Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15 (d) of the Act.



None



Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuers classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period
covered by the Annual Report.



|                                                        |  |              
|------------------------------------------------------- |  | -------------
|Fully Paid Ordinary Shares                              |  | 1,225,410,546
|Partly Paid Ordinary Shares paid up to A$0.01 per share |  | 114,000      



Indicate by check mark whether the
registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.



Yes  x     No ̈



Indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.



Item 17 ̈Item 18  x



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|         |  |                            |  |                                                                              |  |     
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|         |  |                            |  |                                                                              |  | Page
|         |  | Certain Definitions        |  | 1                                                                           
|         |  |                           
|         |  | Forward-Looking Statements |  | 1                                                                           
|         |  |                            | 
|PART I   |  | ITEM 1                     |  | Identity of Directors, Senior Management and Advisers                        |  | 1   
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 2                     |  | Offer Statistics and Expected Timetable                                      |  | 1   
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 3                     |  | Key Information                                                              |  | 1   
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 4                     |  | Information on the Company                                                   |  | 9   
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 5                     |  | Operating and Financial Review and Prospects                                 |  | 31  
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 6                     |  | Directors, Senior Management and Employees                                   |  | 57  
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 7                     |  | Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions                            |  | 76  
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 8                     |  | Financial Information                                                        |  | 78  
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 9                     |  | The Offer and Listing                                                        |  | 80  
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 10                    |  | Additional Information                                                       |  | 81  
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 11                    |  | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk                   |  | 92  
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 12                    |  | Description of Securities Other than Equity Securities                       |  | 92  
|         |  |                            | 
|PART II  |  | ITEM 13                    |  | Defaults, Dividend Arrearages and Delinquencies                              |  | 93  
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 14                    |  | Material Modifications to the Rights of Security Holders and Use of Proceeds |  | 93  
|         |  |                            | 
|PART III |  | ITEM 15                    |  | Controls and Procedures                                                      |  | 93  
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 16A                   |  | Audit committee financial expert                                             |  | 93  
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 16B                   |  | Code of ethics                                                               |  | 93  
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 16C                   |  | Principal Accountant Fees and Services                                       |  | 93  
|         |  |                            | 
|PART IV  |  | ITEM 18                    |  | Consolidated Financial Statements                                            |  | 94  
|         |  |                            | 
|         |  | ITEM 19                    |  | Exhibits                                                                     |  | 95  





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CERTAIN DEFINITIONS



The fiscal year of Coles Myer
Ltd. (the Company, Coles Myer CML or CML Group, which, unless the context otherwise requires, includes Coles Myer Ltd. and its consolidated entities) ends on the last Sunday in July each year. The
fiscal year ended July 25, 2004 is referred to in the text of this Annual Report as 2004, and other fiscal years are referred to in a corresponding manner. In the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 18, the financial year
2003-04 is also referred to as 2004, and similarly for other years, except where otherwise stated. See also Glossary of Terms for descriptions of certain terms used in this Annual Report.



In this Annual Report, unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires, all
dollar amounts are expressed in Australian dollars (A$).



FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS



This Annual Report on
Form 20-F contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected outlook for the retail-trading environment in Australia, expectations as to future store openings, refurbishments and anticipated capital
expenditures. Coles Myer can give no assurances that the actual results will not differ materially from the statements contained herein. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Coles Myer, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements contained herein. Any such forward-looking statements speak only as of
the date of this annual report. In the absence of a specific legal obligation to the contrary, Coles Myer undertakes no responsibility to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect
future developments or events.



Risk factors, which may affect Coles
Myers future performance, are discussed in Item 3.



|ITEM 1 | IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS
|------ | -----------------------------------------------------



Not applicable.



|ITEM 2 | OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
|------ | ---------------------------------------



Not applicable.



|ITEM 3 | KEY INFORMATION
|------ | ---------------



|A. | SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
|-- | -----------------------



The selected income statement data for 2002 through 2004, and the selected balance sheet data at July 27, 2003 and July 25, 2004 set forth below (other
than percentages) are derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of Coles Myer included in this Annual Report. They should be read in conjunction with, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to, those statements, including
the Notes thereto. The selected income statement data for the years 2000 and 2001 and the selected balance sheet data at July 30, 2000, July 29, 2001 and July 28, 2002 set forth below (other than percentages) are derived from audited consolidated
financial statements of Coles Myer which are not included herein. Coles Myers consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Australia (Australian GAAP), which vary in
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principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP). A reconciliation to U.S. GAAP is set out in Note 31 of the Notes to the
Companys Consolidated Financial Statements.



It should
be noted that results for 2000 reflect 53 trading weeks compared to 52 trading weeks for the other fiscal years indicated. This is because the Companys fiscal year ends on the last Sunday in July each year, and as a result, approximately every
six years an extra trading week is included in the Companys consolidated results for that fiscal year.



Amounts in Accordance with Australian GAAP



|                                                  |  |                                         |   |  |          |   |  |          |   |  |          |   |  |          |    |  |           |   
|------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------------------------------- | - |  | -------- | - |  | -------- | - |  | -------- | - |  | -------- | -- |  | --------- | --
|                                                  |  | 2004(1)US$                              |   |  | 2004A$   |   |  | 2003A$   |   |  | 2002A$   |   |  | 2001A$   |    |  | 2000(2)A$ |   
|                                                  |  | (In millions, except per share amounts) |  
|Income Statement Data:                            |  |                                         |   |  |          |   |  |          |   |  |          |   |  |          |    |  |           |   
|Sales(3)                                          |  | 22,915.9                                |   |  | 32,266.8 |   |  | 27,016.6 |   |  | 25,688.7 |   |  | 23,779.6 |    |  | 24,159.9  |   
|Percent increase/(decrease) from prior year       |  |                                         |   |  | 19.4     | % |  | 5.2      | % |  | 8.0      | % |  | (1.6     | )% |  | 7.7       | % 
|Profit from ordinary activities before income tax |  | 615.2                                   |   |  | 866.2    |   |  | 608.8    |   |  | 482.2    |   |  | 208.2    |    |  | 414.5     |   
|Income tax expense                                |  | (183.3                                  | ) |  | (258.1   | ) |  | (187.7   | ) |  | (137.2   | ) |  | (68.0    | )  |  | (136.2    | ) 
|Net profit                                        |  | 431.9                                   |   |  | 608.1    |   |  | 421.1    |   |  | 345.0    |   |  | 140.2    |    |  | 278.3     |   
|Percent increase/(decrease) from prior year       |  |                                         |   |  | 44.4     | % |  | 22.1     | % |  | 146.1    | % |  | (49.6    | )% |  | (29.1     | )%
|Dividends(4)                                      |  | 261.0                                   |   |  | 367.5    |   |  | 348.2    |   |  | 346.9    |   |  | 444.5    |    |  | 313.9     |   
|Per Ordinary Share:                               |  |                                         |   |  |          |   |  |          |   |  |          |   |  |          |    |  |           |   
|- Basic earnings                                  |  | 0.33                                    |   |  | 0.46     |   |  | 0.32     |   |  | 0.25     |   |  | 0.10     |    |  | 0.24      |   
|- Diluted earnings                                |  | 0.33                                    |   |  | 0.47     |   |  | 0.33     |   |  | 0.27     |   |  | 0.11     |    |  | 0.24      |   
|- Cash Dividends(4)(5)                            |  | 0.19                                    |   |  | 0.265    |   |  | 0.260    |   |  | 0.255    |   |  | 0.355    |    |  | 0.270     |   
|Balance Sheet Data:                               |  |                                         |   |  |          |   |  |          |   |  |          |   |  |          |    |  |           |   
|(at year end)                                     |  |                                         |   |  |          |   |  |          |   |  |          |   |  |          |    |  |           |   
|Current assets                                    |  | 3,245.3                                 |   |  | 4,569.5  |   |  | 4,116.4  |   |  | 4,016.8  |   |  | 3,946.1  |    |  | 3,709.8   |   
|Total assets                                      |  | 6,428.5                                 |   |  | 9,051.7  |   |  | 8,452.8  |   |  | 8,320.6  |   |  | 8,317.8  |    |  | 8,187.0   |   
|Short-term debt                                   |  | 185.7                                   |   |  | 261.5    |   |  | 10.8     |   |  | 15.3     |   |  | 127.8    |    |  | 44.1      |   
|Long-term debt                                    |  | 506.7                                   |   |  | 713.4    |   |  | 1,143.3  |   |  | 1,552.8  |   |  | 1,671.4  |    |  | 2,031.1   |   
|Total debt                                        |  | 692.4                                   |   |  | 974.9    |   |  | 1,154.1  |   |  | 1,568.1  |   |  | 1,799.2  |    |  | 2,075.2   |   
|Net Assets/Shareholders equity                   |  | 2,910.1                                 |   |  | 4,097.6  |   |  | 3,799.2  |   |  | 3,338.8  |   |  | 3,286.3  |    |  | 2,828.9   |   



Refer page 3 for notes relating to
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Amounts in Accordance with U.S. GAAP



|                                                 |  |                                         |  |          |  |          |  |        |          |        |  |           |  |  |         
|------------------------------------------------ |  | --------------------------------------- |  | -------- |  | -------- |  | ------ | -------- | ------ |  | --------- |  |  | --------
|                                                 |  | 2004(1)US$                              |  | 2004A$   |  | 2003A$   |  | 2002A$ |          | 2001A$ |  | 2000(2)A$
|                                                 |  | (In millions, except per share amounts)
|Income Statement Data:                           |  |                                         |  |          |  |          |  |        |          |        |  |           |  |  |         
|Sales(3)                                         |  | 22,915.9                                |  | 32,266.8 |  | 27,016.6 |  |        | 25,688.7 |        |  | 23,779.6  |  |  | 24,159.9
|Net profit from continuing operations            |  | 337.6                                   |  | 475.4    |  | 444.4    |  |        | 310.7    |        |  | 166.5     |  |  | 308.1   
|- Basic earnings per share                       |  | 0.28                                    |  | 0.40     |  | 0.34     |  |        | 0.22     |        |  | 0.12      |  |  | 0.27    
|- Diluted earnings per share                     |  | 0.28                                    |  | 0.39     |  | 0.33     |  |        | 0.22     |        |  | 0.12      |  |  | 0.27    
|Net profit                                       |  | 337.6                                   |  | 475.4    |  | 390.9    |  |        | 310.7    |        |  | 166.5     |  |  | 308.1   
|- Basic earnings per share                       |  | 0.28                                    |  | 0.40     |  | 0.29     |  |        | 0.22     |        |  | 0.12      |  |  | 0.27    
|- Diluted earnings per share                     |  | 0.28                                    |  | 0.39     |  | 0.29     |  |        | 0.22     |        |  | 0.12      |  |  | 0.27    
|Per Ordinary Share:                              |  |                                         |  |          |  |          |  |        |          |        |  |           |  |  |         
|- Cash dividends(4)                              |  | 0.19                                    |  | 0.265    |  | 0.260    |  |        | 0.255    |        |  | 0.355     |  |  | 0.270   
|- Cash dividends in US$(4) (5)                   |  | US$0.19                                 |  | US$0.19  |  | US$0.18  |  |        | US$0.14  |        |  | US$0.18   |  |  | US$0.16 
|Balance Sheet Data:                              |  |                                         |  |          |  |          |  |        |          |        |  |           |  |  |         
|(at year end)                                    |  |                                         |  |          |  |          |  |        |          |        |  |           |  |  |         
|Current assets                                   |  | 3,251.1                                 |  | 4,577.7  |  | 4,128.0  |  |        | 4,034.8  |        |  | 3,940.2   |  |  | 3,709.8 
|Total assets                                     |  | 6,469.9                                 |  | 9,109.9  |  | 8,422.4  |  |        | 8,218.8  |        |  | 8,181.9   |  |  | 8,065.0 
|Short-term debt                                  |  | 185.7                                   |  | 261.5    |  | 10.8     |  |        | 15.3     |        |  | 127.8     |  |  | 44.1    
|Long-term debt                                   |  | 992.5                                   |  | 1,397.5  |  | 1,143.3  |  |        | 1,552.8  |        |  | 1,671.4   |  |  | 2,031.1 
|Total debt                                       |  | 1,178.2                                 |  | 1,659.0  |  | 1,154.1  |  |        | 1,568.1  |        |  | 1,799.2   |  |  | 2,075.2 
|Net Assets/Shareholders equity                  |  | 2,153.8                                 |  | 3,032.7  |  | 3,329.4  |  |        | 3,107.6  |        |  | 3,111.1   |  |  | 2,620.6 
|Issued capital - value                           |  | 1,154.9                                 |  | 1,626.1  |  | 2,210.3  |  |        | 2,032.3  |        |  | 1,973.7   |  |  | 1,213.8 
|                                                 | 
|                                                 |  | Millions of shares                     
|Issued capital - number of outstanding shares(6) |  | 1,225.5                                 |  | 1,225.5  |  | 1,212.5  |  |        | 1,184.7  |        |  | 1,176.8   |  |  | 1,164.5 



|(1) | Merely for the convenience of the reader, certain selected financial data has been converted
into US dollars at the Noon Buying Rate on July 23, 2004, the last trading day of the fiscal year, of A$1.00 = US$0.7102. These translations should not be construed as representations that the A$ amounts actually represent such US$ amounts or could
be converted into US$ at the rate indicated. For a more recent A$/US$ exchange rate, refer below.
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|(2) | Results for 2000 reflect 53 trading weeks compared to 52 trading weeks for other fiscal years
shown.
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|(3) | Sales for 2000 include Wholesale Sales Tax (WST). Sales for 2001 to 2004 exclude
Goods and Services Tax (GST).
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|(4) | Dividends for 2000 to 2002 include the interim and final dividends relating to each
respective fiscal year. As a result of the change in accounting policy for providing for dividends, (refer Notes 2 and 6 of the consolidated financial statements included at Item 18), dividends for 2003 include the 2002 final dividend and the 2003
interim dividend and dividends for 2004 include the 2003 final dividend and the 2004 interim dividend.
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|(5) | Based on the Noon Buying Rate for cable transfers in A$ as at each payment date as certified
for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The actual rates of exchange used in determining the dollar payments to ADS holders were the exchange rates on the dates payments were made to the Depositary, being November 10, 2003 and
May 10, 2004.
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|(6) | Balance excludes number of Reset Convertible Preference Shares (ReCAPS) and includes partly
paid shares.
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Exchange Rates



The following table sets forth, for the last five complete financial years, the average rate of exchange of A$ into United States dollars (US$) based on the
noon buying rate in New York City for cable transfers in foreign currencies as certified for customs purposes by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (the Noon Buying Rate).



|                |  |                             |  |        |  |        |  |        |  |       
|--------------- |  | --------------------------- |  | ------ |  | ------ |  | ------ |  | ------
|Fiscal Year     |  | 2004                        |  | 2003   |  | 2002   |  | 2001   |  | 2000  
|                |  | (all figures in US$ per A$)
|Average rate(1) |  | 0.7181                      |  | 0.5884 |  | 0.5270 |  | 0.5262 |  | 0.6184



|(1) | The average of the Noon Buying Rates on the last day of each full month during the period.
|--- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The high and low exchange rates for the previous six complete months are:



|               |  |                             |  |       
|-------------- |  | --------------------------- |  | ------
|Months         |  | High                        |  | Low   
|               |  | (all figures in US$ per A$)
|June 2004      |  | 0.7067                      |  | 0.6855
|July 2004      |  | 0.7334                      |  | 0.6980
|August 2004    |  | 0.7238                      |  | 0.7001
|September 2004 |  | 0.7244                      |  | 0.6880
|October 2004   |  | 0.7478                      |  | 0.7207
|November 2004  |  | 0.7903                      |  | 0.7447



The exchange rate at December 2, 2004
was A$1.00 = US$0.7773



|B. | CAPITALIZATION AND INDEBTEDNESS
|-- | -------------------------------



Not applicable.



|C. | REASONS FOR THE OFFER AND USE OF PROCEEDS
|-- | -----------------------------------------



Not applicable.



|D. | RISK FACTORS
|-- | ------------



This section describes some of the risks that could affect the Companys business. The factors below should be considered in connection with any
forward-looking statements in this Annual Report. The risks below are not the only ones the Company faces  some risks may not be known to the Company, and some, which are not currently considered to be material, could later turn out to be
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The major risk factors, which may impact Coles Myer, include:



Risks Related to Coles Myer



There is a risk that the Company may not fully realize benefits expected from better
leverage of the Groups operations which may affect its future competitive position.



The Groups future plans include expected benefits from greater efficiencies in areas that are common across the Group and access to greater economies of scale, for example by upgrading the supply chain and
reducing the duplication of back office structures in Coles and Bi-Lo. There is a risk that the Company may not leverage the benefits available from its scale, depth and breadth of its retail capability. If the Company is not able to realize these
benefits, its future ability to reduce costs and remain competitive may be reduced.



There is a risk that the Company may put too much focus on Group change management to the detriment of the retail operations.



The Company currently has a significant agenda of implementing change across the Group, particularly in Retail Support areas such as Supply Chain and Information
Technology. There is a risk that if the change agenda is not well managed, there may be a loss of focus with inadequate resources being directed to core retail activities. If these core retail activities do not perform in line with expectations,
there is a risk that the Companys future financial performance may suffer.



There is a risk that the Companys customer proposition is unsuccessful, which may affect its future competitive position and growth opportunities.



Coles Myers stated vision is to be the number one retailer in its brands, most of which operate in relatively mature retail markets.
The Company must regularly evaluate its customer proposition for each of its brands in a dynamic and competitive marketplace. Growth initiatives are based on expanding share within existing markets through differentiated product offers and
competitive pricing. In the Food and Liquor business, this includes planned expansion of house brand and fresh food market shares. There is a risk that if the Company does not continue to innovate and improve its customer offer relative to its
competitors, its market share and future growth may be impacted, which may negatively affect future profitability.



There is a risk that Coles Myer does not achieve expected reductions in operating expenses which may affect future profitability.



One of the Companys strategies for improving future profitability is the reduction in
operating expenses through initiatives including Supply Chain and Information Technology. If Coles Myer is unable to decrease its operating expenses on a sustainable basis it may not be able to compete effectively in the market and improve
profitability.



There is a risk that Coles Myer may not achieve the
expected growth in House Brand lines in the Food and Liquor business which may affect future sales growth.



The Company believes that house brands in Food and Liquor represent a growth opportunity, both in terms of a differentiated product offering and increased profit margins.
There is a risk that Coles Myer is unable to execute its house brand strategy due to an inappropriate offer, sourcing difficulties with suppliers or lack of customer acceptance of house brand products, which may affect future profitability.



If Coles Myer is unable to locate appropriate store sites, it may not be
able to deliver expected store growth.



The Companys growth strategy
includes the opening of new stores, together with the enhancement of existing stores. Coles Myers ability to open new stores is dependent on identifying and entering into leases on commercially reasonable terms for properties that are suitable
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fails to identify and enter into leases on premium retail sites on a timely basis for any reason, including its inability due to competition from other
companies seeking similar sites, the Companys growth may be impaired because it may be unable to open new stores as anticipated.



The Companys retail businesses are dependant upon their ability to source merchandise.



The Companys ability to find qualified vendors and access products in a timely and efficient manner is a critical deliverable for the
business. Political or financial instability, trade restrictions, tariffs, transport capacity and other factors relating to foreign trade are beyond the Companys control and may impact the Companys performance. If the Company is unable
to source the merchandise it requires, its retail operations may under-perform.



There is a risk that the Companys retail businesses may be affected if its retail offer does not cater to customer demands.



Continued growth of retail brand profitability is influenced by well-judged customer propositions and successful marketing programs. The ability of Coles Myer to
successfully gauge and satisfy consumer preferences is critical to Coles Myer maintaining its competitive position. Failure to do so may adversely affect Coles Myers business and trading results.



There is a risk that if the Company is unable to implement its new Information Technology
(IT) systems, or if its investment in this IT strategy is inadequate, the future performance of the Group may be affected.



The Companys growth strategy includes significant investment in new IT systems covering all retail brands and Supply Chain initiatives. There are risks inherent in
the implementation of new IT systems, including timely installation, functionality, integrity of information and process efficiency, and adequate investment.



Coles Myer has a large number of systems, and there is a risk that if CML does not adequately implement the IT strategy and investment to support improvement and
efficiency across the business, its future profitability may be affected.



There is a risk that the Companys initiatives to improve its Supply Chain may not achieve the expected benefits.



The transformation of the Supply Chain is a major initiative for the Company, and is intended to result in doing business better for customers, simpler for stores and
cheaper for Coles Myer. However, the initiative is complex, with risks including delays and interruptions that may result in the Company not achieving the expected benefits within expected timeframes.



There is a risk that the Companys growth strategy may be affected if there are
insufficient skills across the Group to support its implementation.



There
is a risk of the loss of members of the senior management team which may impede the implementation of the Groups strategies. The loss of key personnel, or insufficient management or leadership skills may mean that the Companys growth
strategy does not meet expectations.



There is a risk that industrial action
may affect the Companys operations impacting business and financial performance.



Coles Myer has traditionally had a stable industrial relations environment within its operations. However, there is a risk of industrial unrest or interruption. Any industrial action may increase costs, impact
operations and delay transformation initiatives.



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There is a trend of increasing competition (from existing and new competitors) in the markets within which Coles Myer
operates which may affect the results from its retail operations.



There
is significant competition in the Australian and New Zealand markets in which Coles Myers businesses operate. Retail chains generally compete on the basis of location, quality of products, service, price, product variety and store condition.
There is also the risk of new entrants into the Australian retail market, either by acquisition of an existing retailing company or through greenfields development. As Coles Myer operates in a broad range of retail sectors (food and liquor, discount
stores, department stores, etc) it is exposed to competition in almost all retail sectors of the Australian market. These competitive conditions may adversely impact Coles Myers market shares and trading results.



As a result of selling food products, Coles Myer faces the risk of exposure to product
liability claims and adverse publicity.



The packaging, marketing,
distribution and sale of food products entail an inherent risk of product liability, product recall and resultant adverse publicity. Such products may contain contaminants that may be inadvertently distributed by Coles Myer. Even an inadvertent
shipment of adulterated products may lead to an increased risk of exposure to product liability claims. Such claims may have an adverse impact on the Companys financial performance should the Companys insurance not be adequate to cover
all liabilities it may incur.



The transition to International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) may affect the Companys operating results.



As described in Note 1 to the financial statements, CML complies with Accounting Standards, other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB), Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views and the Corporations Act
2001. The AASB is implementing the Financial Reporting Councils policy of adopting the Standards of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for application to reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005. Currently,
Australian Accounting Standards are applied and although the AASB has been harmonizing the Australian Standards with IFRS for a number of years, some differences still exist. The AASB is using the IASB Standards as the foundation
Standards to which it adds material detailing the scope and applicability of a Standard in the Australian environment. Additions are made, where necessary, to broaden the content to cover sectors not addressed by an IASB Standard and domestic,
regulatory or other issues.



The impact of transitioning to IFRS is difficult
to predict with any certainty at this time given that the IASB has only recently finalized certain standards. The adoption of IFRS may increase the volatility of reported earnings in future periods, or negatively impact reported earnings. The
transitional rules for adoption of IFRS require the restatement of comparative financial statements using Australian equivalents of IFRS, except for AASB 132 Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation and AASB 139 Financial
Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Most adjustments required on transition to IFRS will be made, retrospectively, against opening retained earnings as at July 26, 2004.



There is a risk that if the Company is not able to improve its Health and Safety record, the associated costs may decrease profitability.



Improving the Health and Safety record is a major management focus in
Coles Myer through the Safety Right Now program. This program focuses on creating a safe environment for staff, customers and visitors to all business locations. There is a risk that if the Company is not able to maintain its improving Health
and Safety record, the costs associated with workers compensation may increase and affect the future competitive position of the Company. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for 2004 was 24.8 ** (29.5 in 2003).



|** | Equates to the number of lost time injuries per 1 million person-hours worked
|-- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------



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There is a risk that exchange rate fluctuations may impact the costs of imported merchandise and place pressure on
profit margins.



The Company sources merchandise both directly and
indirectly from overseas denominated in either Australian dollars or foreign currency. All foreign exchange exposures arising from the importation of merchandise (including freight and customs), capital expenditure and other goods (for example
back of house items, fees and expenses), and also foreign currency denominated borrowings, and offshore investments are fully hedged. There is a risk that long-term depreciation of the Australian dollar may impact the Companys
future sourcing costs.



There is a risk of non-compliance with governance,
corporations law and other listed company obligations and expectations which may have a negative impact on the Companys performance.



Coles Myer is subject to many laws and regulations including, but not limited to, trade practices, corporations law, employment laws, workers compensation and
rehabilitation, occupational health and safety, tax and accounting legislation including the Financial Services Act, State, Territory and local government legislation and regulations that govern property planning issues, liquor licensing, tobacco
retailing, retail trading hours and other operational matters, environmental regulation and the ACCC. Compliance with, or changes in, these laws may reduce the sales and profitability of Coles Myers retail operations and may otherwise
adversely affect the Companys business, financial condition or results of operations. Non-compliance may result in financial penalties being levied against the Company.



Risks Related to Australia



The Companys financial prospects, both in terms of sales and profits are dependent on the Australian economic environment.



The retail trading environment is subject to general economic conditions
in the Australian and global markets. Any adverse changes in such economic conditions can be expected to affect the retail-trading environment in general. Any adverse developments in economic conditions during the first half of the fiscal year of
Coles Myer, particularly the Christmas trading period when its sales and profitability are typically strongest, may have a negative impact on Coles Myers trading results.



The Companys future financial results, in terms of sales and borrowing costs may be negatively impacted by higher interest rates.



Higher interest rates affect income available for spending due to
increased mortgage repayments, which can impact the level of retail sales. Higher interest rates also affect the Companys cost of borrowing and may reduce its profitability.



Acts of terrorism in Australia may affect the Company either directly if the Companys operations are targeted or indirectly if the
Australian economic system suffers.



Australia and Australians have been
the targets of recent international terrorist attacks. To date there has not been a major terrorist attack in Australia. In the event of acts of local terrorism, the Company may experience a significant business interruption. It is difficult to
predict when acts of terrorism may occur or may terminate and to what extent these acts may affect the operating results.



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|ITEM 4 | INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
|------ | --------------------------



The discussion below contains certain forward-looking information. See comments regarding Forward-Looking Statements on page 1 of this Annual Report.



|A. | HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT
|-- | -----------------------



GENERAL



Coles Myer Ltd. is an Australian-based retailer, owning and operating stores in most sectors of the Australian retail market, in the general merchandise sector of the New Zealand retail market and on the Internet. The
Company supplies a wide range of food and non-food items in supermarkets, discount stores, department stores, liquor stores, office supplies stores, automotive service centers, fuel outlets and online. Coles Myer Ltd. predominantly trades under the
names of Coles, Coles Express, Coles Online, Bi-Lo, Liquorland, Vintage Cellars, Quaffers, Theos, Kmart, Kmart Garden Super
Centre, Kmart Tyre & Auto, Tyremaster, Officeworks, Target, Target Country, Myer, Megamart, Viking and Harris Technology. In New
Zealand, the Company trades as Kmart. Grace Bros stores were rebranded to Myer in February 2004.



The Company commenced business in 1914 operating variety stores. After incorporation in 1921 as G.J. Coles & Coy. Limited (Coles), it continued to operate
variety stores until the end of the 1950s, when it branched out into supermarket retailing. In 1969, Coles introduced the discount store concept into Australia through the establishment of the Kmart chain. In 1985, Coles acquired The Myer Emporium
Limited, which was the largest department store business in Australia. In 1986, the Company changed its name to Coles Myer Ltd.



Further developments since that time have included purchases of specialty store chains, the development of niche market opportunities in growth categories such as office
supplies, electrical, homewares, and motor products, either by way of newly established brands such as Officeworks, or through existing brands extending their offering in specialized areas.



The Company is incorporated in the State of Victoria, Commonwealth of Australia, has its
executive offices at 800 Toorak Road, Tooronga, Victoria, 3146 and its telephone number is (61) (3) 9829 3111.



Coles Myer Ltd. is the holding company. The number of subsidiaries/consolidated entities in the Coles Myer Group at July 25, 2004, is 92, all of which are incorporated in Australia and New Zealand, apart from one
company, which is incorporated in Singapore.



RECENT DEVELOPMENTS



|1. | Acquisitions:
|-- | -------------



| |  | Coles Express
| | - | -------------



During the 2004 financial year, the Company acquired from Shell multi-site franchisees, the right to operate 585 fuel and convenience outlets and eight
standalone convenience stores for A$103.7 million (including transaction costs).



Coles Myer has entered into a supply agreement with Shell for fuel and lubricant products, and operating leases for the service station sites. The sites will be branded both Coles Express and Shell.



Coles, Bi-Lo and Liquorland customers who make purchases over a certain
amount will receive a cents per liter fuel discount when they present their receipts at a Coles Express/Shell service station.



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Commencing in 2004 Coles Express is included within the Food, Liquor and Fuel group.



|2. | Divestments:
|-- | ------------



| |  | Newmart and Sands and McDougall Stores
| | - | --------------------------------------



During 2004 the CML Group disposed of five Newmart stores and seven Sands and McDougall stores for A$31.9 million.



| |  | Sale of Sydney Central Plaza
| | - | ----------------------------



On March 10, 2003, the CML Group sold the Sydney Central Plaza freehold property for A$372.8 million, net of transaction and sale related costs of A$17.2
million. During 2004, additional proceeds of A$9.9 million were received.



|3. | Public Takeover Offers
|-- | ----------------------



| |  | Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group Limited (ALH)
| | - | ------------------------------------------------------



In October 2004, the Company and Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL) undertook a public offer to acquire ALH, a hotel and liquor operator. Under the proposal,
ALH would be acquired by CMM Hotel & Retail Investments Pty Limited (CMM), a joint venture vehicle with equity funding of 60 per cent from MBL and 40 per cent from CML. The offer price was A$3.35 a share. Another party, Bruandwo Pty. Ltd., had
previously made an offer to acquire ALH and was continuing to raise the offer. As a result, the Company revised its original proposal to A$3.75 per share. At this time the other party made a further offer of A$3.76 a share. The Company and MBL
decided not to further increase their offer, as it was not in the best interests of the Companys shareholders.



|4. | Financial Updates
|-- | -----------------



| |  | 1stQuarter Sales
| | - | ----------------



On November 11, 2004, the Company announced 2005 first quarter sales (for
the 13 weeks ended October 24, 2004) of A$8.5 billion, an increase of 20.7%. This is a pleasing result given the removal of the shareholder discount. Specific sales results were:



|                    |  |                          |   |  |          |   |  |          |    
|------------------- |  | ------------------------ | - |  | -------- | - |  | -------- | ---
|                    |  | First Quarter (13 Weeks) |  
|                    |  | 2005 A$M                 |   |  | 2004 A$M |   |  | Change % |    
|Food & Liquor       |  | 4,574                    |   |  | 4,291    |   |  | 6.6      |    
|Fuel & Convenience  |  | 1,331                    |   |  | 314      |   |  | 323.9    | (1)
|Kmart(2)            |  | 905                      |   |  | 831      |   |  | 8.9      |    
|Officeworks(2)      |  | 223                      |   |  | 207      |   |  | 7.7      |    
|Myer & Megamart     |  | 708                      |   |  | 712      |   |  | (0.5     | )  
|Target              |  | 702                      |   |  | 635      |   |  | 10.5     |    
|Emerging Businesses |  | 74                       |   |  | 66       |   |  | 12.1     |    
|Intra-group sales   |  | (6                       | ) |  | (5       | ) |  |          |    
|                    |  |                          |   |  |          |   |  |          |    
|Total sales         |  | 8,511                    |   |  | 7,051    |   |  | 20.7     |    
|                    |  |                          |   |  |          |   |  |          |    



For 2005, the Group is expected to
achieve double-digit sales growth.



|(1) | Includes Fuel and Convenience store rollout during 2004.
|--- | --------------------------------------------------------



|(2) | Kmart and Officeworks reported separately for the first time.
|--- | -------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | Earnings guidance
| | - | -----------------



At the Companys Annual General Meeting on November 18, 2004, the Company provided earnings guidance of A$670 million - A$680 million net profit
after tax for



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2005, subject to satisfactory Christmas trading. This keeps the Company on track to achieving its goal of A$800 million in 2006. The 2005 outlook is after
accounting for the net cost of the supply chain transformation (refer page 16), restructuring costs of the organizational change in Supermarkets (refer below), implementation costs of the new MYER one card (refer below) and the relaunch of Megamart
(refer below).



|5. | Management
|-- | ----------



Senior management changes



| |  | Appointments
| | - | ------------



| |  | On August 11, 2003, the Company announced the appointment of Mr. Steven Cain as Group Managing Director Food, Liquor and Fuel.
| | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | On May 17, 2004 the Company announced the appointment of Ms. Launa Inman as Managing Director of Officeworks.
| | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | On March 10, 2004 the Company announced that Mr. Peter Scott was moving from his current position of Managing Director Officeworks to Managing Director of the Coles Myer Liquor
Group.
| | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | Departures
| | - | ----------



| |  | Mr. Alan Williams, Chief Operating Officer Food & Liquor, retired from the Company on October 17, 2003.
| | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | Mr. Craig Watkins, Managing Director, Coles Myer Liquor Group retired from the Company on March 26, 2004.
| | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | On December 22, 2004 the Company announced that Mr. Steven Cain, Managing Director Food, Liquor and Fuel would be leaving the Company in the New Year. Mr. Hani Zayadi, currently
Managing Director Kmart, will take over the Food, Liquor and Fuel leadership role. A formal selection process will be undertaken to fill the role of Managing Director.
| | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | Supermarket Business (Coles and Bi-Lo) Support Structures Restructure
| | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------



In September 2004, the Supermarkets businesses support structures were restructured to remove duplication and bring the management team closer
(organizationally) to stores and customers. The Coles and Bi-Lo support structures have moved into one integrated supermarket team. Freed resources have been reinvested into the strategic areas of fresh food and house brands.



|6. | Other
|-- | -----



| |  | MYER one
| | - | --------



MYER one, a new loyalty card exclusive to Myer was launched on August 2, 2004. It is a strategic initiative to enhance relationships with customers. Myer one can be used in conjunction with FlyBuysTMand CML SourceTMMasterCard.



| |  | Megamart
| | - | --------



The Megamart business experienced an extremely competitive environment market during 2004. In mid-November 2004 a revised customer offer was developed to improve Megamarts performance.



| |  | Coles Myer Liquor Group relocation
| | - | ----------------------------------



The Coles Myer Liquor Group head office structure was reorganized to increase operational efficiencies. This included the relocation of the head office
from Sydney to Melbourne, enabling the Food and Liquor teams to work more closely on innovative ways to delight customers,



| |  | Mt Druitt Center
| | - | ----------------



In June 2004, it was announced the Mt Druitt shopping center would be redeveloped to include a new full-line Target and an upgraded Coles supermarket. The
existing Myer and Bi-Lo stores would close and the existing Kmart store remains unaffected.



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| |  | Shareholder Discount Card Program
| | - | ---------------------------------



The Coles Myer Shareholder Discount Card Program ceased on July 31, 2004.



| |  | Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP)
| | - | --------------------------------



The Company has a DRP under which holders of ordinary shares have previously been able to elect to have their dividend entitlements satisfied by the issue
of new fully paid ordinary shares. The DRP has been suspended effective for the final dividend for 2004. All future dividends will be paid in cash.



| |  | Board Changes
| | - | -------------



The Company held its 2004 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Melbourne on November 18, 2004. At this meeting Mr. Martyn K. Myer and Ms. Patty E.
Akopiantz were re-elected directors for a further three years. Mr. Mark M. Leibler retired effective November 18, 2004.



| |  | Capital expenditure
| | - | -------------------



For 2004, capital expenditure was A$874 million in aggregate and was spread across the following areas:



|                          |  |      |  |      |  |     
|------------------------- |  | ---- |  | ---- |  | ----
|A$ million                |  | 2004 |  | 2003 |  | 2002
|New stores / replacements |  | 184  |  | 236  |  | 183 
|Refits                    |  | 205  |  | 172  |  | 162 
|Acquisitions              |  | 129  |  | 299  |  | 60  
|Technology                |  | 151  |  | 168  |  | 110 
|Property / Other          |  | 205  |  | 117  |  | 103 
|                          |  |      |  |      |  |     
|Total                     |  | 874  |  | 992  |  | 618 
|                          |  |      |  |      |  |     



Of this amount, 99.7%
was spent on the Companys Australian operations, with the remainder spent in New Zealand.



The Company expects its cash flow from operating activities and available borrowings will be sufficient to meet its anticipated capital expenditure and
investment requirements over the next twelve months.



Also see
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (p.100) and Note B  Acquisitions/Disposals (p.101) in the Consolidated Financial Statements at Item 18.



| |  | Launch of Coles Myer SourceTMMasterCard
| | - | ---------------------------------------



In October 2003, the Company launched the Coles
Myer SourceTMMasterCard. GE Capital Finance Australia will issue and administer the card. Linked to the
FlyBuysTMprogram, the card provides customers with attractive rewards (refer page 22).



|B. | BUSINESS OVERVIEW
|-- | -----------------



Company Retail Operations



At July 25, 2004, Coles Myer operated 2,559 stores in Australia and New Zealand, and employed in excess of 176,000 people.



The Company operates businesses in Australia and New Zealand, all of which are serviced by a
centralized corporate group. Each of these businesses is described below. The businesses are primarily stand-alone but increasingly are being supported by a series of Retail Support centers that all operate within policies determined by a
centralized corporate group. The operating businesses are organized into five major groups: Food, Liquor & Fuel, Kmart and Officeworks,



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Myer and Megamart, Target and Emerging Businesses. Sales, Segment result, and identifiable asset data are reported for each Coles Myer business group, and
are shown in Note 26 to the Coles Myer Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein. The table on page 14 provides details of the stores that fall within each group and Item 5, Operating and Financial Review and Prospects, provides
a discussion of the results of operations for each of Coles Myers business groups.



Coles Myers sales and to a greater extent its profits, show a marked seasonal pattern. Myer and the discount store businesses typically experience stronger sales of higher margin merchandise during the Christmas
trading period. Sales for Myer and the discount store businesses in the 26 weeks to January 25, 2004 accounted for 53.0% (2003: 53.3%) of their full year sales and 70.0 % (2003: 76.6%) of their full year profits. Aggregate sales of food and liquor
through supermarkets, fuel and other outlets are not as subject to major seasonal influences.



The following table discloses segment information by category of activity and geographic market for the three years 2002-2004. For more detailed financial information on the segments, refer Note 26 to the Coles Myer
Consolidated Financial Statements.



|                       |  |                                 |  |          |  |         
|---------------------- |  | ------------------------------- |  | -------- |  | --------
|                       |  | Sales to external customers (1)
|                       |  | 2004A$M                         |  | 2003A$M  |  | 2002A$M 
|Industry segments      |  |                                 |  |          |  |         
|Food, Liquor & Fuel(2) |  | 21,146.3                        |  | 16,557.6 |  | 15,908.8
|Kmart and Officeworks  |  | 4,679.9                         |  | 4,368.6  |  | 3,903.6 
|Myer & Megamart        |  | 3,322.4                         |  | 3,239.9  |  | 3,243.2 
|Target                 |  | 2,851.8                         |  | 2,646.9  |  | 2,422.4 
|Emerging Businesses    |  | 266.4                           |  | 203.6    |  | 210.7   
|                       |  |                                 |  |          |  |         
|                       |  | 32,266.8                        |  | 27,016.6 |  | 25,688.7
|                       |  |                                 |  |          |  |         
|Geographic segments    |  |                                 |  |          |  |         
|Australia              |  | 32,113.4                        |  | 26,869.0 |  | 25,565.3
|New Zealand            |  | 153.4                           |  | 147.6    |  | 123.4   
|                       |  |                                 |  |          |  |         
|                       |  | 32,266.8                        |  | 27,016.6 |  | 25,688.7
|                       |  |                                 |  |          |  |         



|(1) | Does not include the Property and Unallocated segment, as it does not have any sales to
external customers.
|--- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|(2) | Coles Express sales contributed A$3,176.9 million during 2004.
|--- | --------------------------------------------------------------



The Company operates in all Australian States, the Northern Territory, the Australian Capital
Territory, and New Zealand. The geographic spread of the Companys Australian operations corresponds closely to the distribution of population and retail spending, with the result that the Companys Australian revenues are not
disproportionately exposed to economic conditions in any particular region or industry. In New Zealand the Companys stores are predominantly located in the North Island, which is the major population concentration.



The Company continually monitors the performance of its stores in all locations, and closes
or re-develops stores which cease to provide acceptable levels of profitability on a continuing basis. The strong correlation between disposable income, retail sales and population across Australia is shown in the following table. The spread of the
Companys sales and selling area across the Australian States and Territories, as shown in the following table, also reflects the geographic distribution of population, retail sales and disposable income. Accordingly the decisions taken by the
Company in the opening, closure, or refurbishment of the large majority of its stores are typically not principally influenced by economic conditions in individual States.



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|                                               |  |                                             |  |                                    |  |                   |  |        |  |              
|---------------------------------------------- |  | ------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------------------------- |  | ----------------- |  | ------ |  | -------------
|                                               |  | Share of National Aggregatesas at July 2004 |  | Share of Coles Myeras at July 2004
|                                               |  | Population%                                 |  | RetailSales%                       |  | Disposableincome% |  | Sales% |  | Selling Area%
|State/Territory                                |  |                                             |  |                                    |  |                   |  |        |  |              
|New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory |  | 35.1                                        |  | 35.9                               |  | 37.1              |  | 33.1   |  | 32.0         
|Victoria                                       |  | 24.7                                        |  | 24.0                               |  | 26.0              |  | 27.4   |  | 26.4         
|Queensland                                     |  | 19.3                                        |  | 19.8                               |  | 17.0              |  | 18.3   |  | 19.6         
|South Australia / Northern Territory           |  | 8.6                                         |  | 8.3                                |  | 8.1               |  | 8.8    |  | 8.8          
|Western Australia                              |  | 9.9                                         |  | 9.8                                |  | 9.8               |  | 10.7   |  | 11.1         
|Tasmania                                       |  | 2.4                                         |  | 2.1                                |  | 2.0               |  | 1.9    |  | 2.0          



Source: Company Records and Australian
Bureau of Statistics.



As at July 25, 2004 (the end of the
Companys last completed fiscal year), the number and location of stores trading were:



|                          |  |           |  |            |  |      
|------------------------- |  | --------- |  | ---------- |  | -----
|                          |  | Australia |  | NewZealand |  | Total
|Food, Liquor & Fuel       |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Coles                     |  | 491       |  |            |  | 491  
|Bi-Lo                     |  | 209       |  |            |  | 209  
|Coles Myer Liquor Group   |  | 626       |  |            |  | 626  
|Coles Express             |  | 598       |  |            |  | 598  
|                          |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Total Food, Liquor & Fuel |  | 1,924     |  |            |  | 1,924
|                          |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Kmart & Officeworks       |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Kmart                     |  | 163       |  | 12         |  | 175  
|Kmart Tyre & Auto         |  | 50        |  |            |  | 50   
|Officeworks               |  | 78        |  |            |  | 78   
|                          |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Total Kmart & Officeworks |  | 291       |  | 12         |  | 303  
|                          |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Target                    |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Target                    |  | 141       |  |            |  | 141  
|Target Country            |  | 112       |  |            |  | 112  
|                          |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Total Target              |  | 253       |  |            |  | 253  
|                          |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Myer & Megamart           |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Myer                      |  | 61        |  |            |  | 61   
|Megamart                  |  | 9         |  |            |  | 9    
|                          |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Total Myer & Megamart     |  | 70        |  |            |  | 70   
|                          |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Emerging Businesses(1)    |  | 9         |  |            |  | 9    
|                          |  |           |  |            |  |      
|Total                     |  | 2,547     |  | 12         |  | 2,559
|                          |  |           |  |            |  |      



|(1) | Being Harris Technology stores.
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The above store numbers include freestanding Kmart Tyre and Auto and Tyremaster stores. As at July 25, 2004, the Company
operated a total of 2,559 stores, an increase of 621 stores on the 1,938 stores at July 27, 2003, which compared with 1,787 stores at July 28, 2002. The Company opened, acquired, closed and divested stores as follows:



|                    |  |                   |    |  |                  |  |                        |      |  |                   |  |                  |  |                        |   |  |                   |  |                  |   |  |                        |  
|------------------- |  | ----------------- | -- |  | ---------------- |  | ---------------------- | ---- |  | ----------------- |  | ---------------- |  | ---------------------- | - |  | ----------------- |  | ---------------- | - |  | ---------------------- | -
|                    |  | 2004              |    |  | 2003             |  |                        | 2002 | 
|                    |  | Opened/ Acquired/ |    |  | Closed/ Divested |  | Net Increase/ Decrease |      |  | Opened/ Acquired/ |  | Closed/ Divested |  | Net Increase/ Decrease |   |  | Opened/ Acquired/ |  | Closed/ Divested |   |  | Net Increase/ Decrease |  
|Food, Liquor & Fuel |  | 652               | ** |  | 33               |  | 619                    |      |  | 140               |  | 14               |  | 126                    |   |  | 86                |  | 267              | * |  | (181                   | )
|Kmart & Officeworks |  | 14                |    |  | 9                |  | 5                      |      |  | 27                |  | 1                |  | 26                     |   |  | 11                |  | 14               |   |  | (3                     | )
|Target              |  | 9                 |    |  | 10               |  | (1                     | )    |  | 8                 |  | 13               |  | (5                     | ) |  | 6                 |  | 9                |   |  | (3                     | )
|Myer & Megamart     |  | 2                 |    |  | 4                |  | (2                     | )    |  | 3                 |  | 3                |  |                        |   |  | 2                 |  | 3                |   |  | (1                     | )
|Emerging Businesses |  | 2                 |    |  | 2                |  |                        |      |  | 4                 |  |                  |  | 4                      |   |  | 1                 |  | 6                |   |  | (5                     | )
|                    |  |                   |    |  |                  |  |                        |      |  |                   |  |                  |  |                        |   |  |                   |  |                  |   |  |                        |  
|TOTAL               |  | 679               |    |  | 58               |  | 621                    |      |  | 182               |  | 31               |  | 151                    |   |  | 106               |  | 299              |   |  | (193                   | )
|                    |  |                   |    |  |                  |  |                        |      |  |                   |  |                  |  |                        |   |  |                   |  |                  |   |  |                        |  



|* | primarily disposal of Red Rooster business
|- | ------------------------------------------



|** | primarily acquisition of Shell fuel sites from multi-site franchisees (Coles Express)
|-- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Strategy



Following the appointment of John Fletcher as CEO in September 2001, the Company announced a new five-year growth strategy in March 2002. The strategy reflects the
Companys goal of becoming Australias number one retailer in all of its brands, by leveraging the strength of the Group and working as a unified team, with a shared desire to provide the best value to customers and grow shareholder value.
The key planks of the strategy are:



| | Continuous business improvement
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| |  | Restoring operational excellence in the Kmart, Target and Myer brands
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| |  | Growing the Food and Liquor business
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| |  | Improving efficiencies
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| |  | Further strengthening the balance sheet
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| | Sustainable growth
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| |  | Strong store network expansion  300+ new stores within the five year plan
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| |  | Rewarding loyalty for all customers
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| |  | Supply chain and information technology improvements  building efficiencies and investing for the future
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| | Group culture
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| |  | Recruiting and developing the best people
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| |  | Clear accountability  management rewarded on Company-wide success
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| |  | Succession planning to identify future leaders
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| |  | Enhanced customer focus
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| |  | All brands working together to leverage Group scale
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| | Safety
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| |  | Strong focus on occupational health and safety to prevent and reduce accidents, thereby boosting productivity, reducing costs and being responsible for the Companys staff and
customers
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On September 25, 2003, the Company announced a program
of strategic whole of company initiatives to leverage the unique competitive advantage of the Group, to drive better value and service for customers and better financial returns for shareholder. The initiatives encompass transformation of CMLs
supply chain, IT systems, organizational culture and loyalty offering.



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| | Supply Chain
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The Companys initiatives to transform its supply chain involve significant one off, up front capital expenditure costs (up to A$600 million) in the
five years to 2008. These costs will largely be incurred in the financial years 2005-2007.



Transformation of the supply chain is intended to result in doing business better for customers, simpler for stores and cheaper for Coles Myer Ltd.



Key features include:



| |  | Better systems to improve on-shelf availability for customers;
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| |  | Improved technology to simplify processes and reduce costs for suppliers and CML;
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| |  | Streamlined deliveries into stores; and
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| |  | More efficient distribution network, including the reduction of distribution centers to best practice levels.
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Supply chain transformation costs in the 2004 financial year were A$47.8
million. The benefits achieved during 2004 were:



| |  | Refurbishments of several general merchandise Distribution Centers (DCs) were completed and two DCs were closed;
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| |  | Commenced implementation of a standardized shipping system across all brands with the aim of improving efficiencies;
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| |  | Multiple trials of new packaging and handling units undertaken with the aim of reducing double-handling and the easier filling of fixtures. Shelf-ready and
one-touch packaging has already commenced implementation in Coles and Bi-Lo;
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| |  | Factory gate pricing pilot was commenced which aims to reduce the costs of inbound freight; and
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| |  | Reduction identified in direct-to-store deliveries. Ultimate aim is to reduce these deliveries from 24% of sales to 5%.
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Anticipated net costs for 2005 are A$50 million. At the end of the
transformation, the Company aims to have restructured its supply chain to the most efficient process, involving two national distribution centers supported by key regional DCs.



| |  | Loyalty
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The new CML Loyalty program combines the Coles Express fuel discount offer, the enhanced FlyBuysTM, the CML SourceTMMasterCard and the MYER one Program, as discussed above.



| |  | IT Transformation
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The IT transformation strategy focuses on removing complexity, duplication, effort and cost of systems, through the introduction of common technology
across the brands. The strategy will see an increased emphasis on innovation to deliver IT business solutions to enable the businesses to serve the customer better. The systems changes are a prerequisite to the transformation of the supply chain.



| |  | Cultural change
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Fostering the right culture is a critical part of achieving the Companys goals. The four elements of the strategy are recruiting and developing the
best people, building leadership, aligning performance and reward with the strategic goals, and providing a safe working and shopping environment.



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RETAIL OPERATIONS



FOOD, LIQUOR & FUEL GROUP



These businesses represent the largest grouping in Coles Myer in terms of sales. At July 25, 2004, the Food, Liquor & Fuel Group operated 1,924 stores. The roll out
of our fuel and convenience business commenced on July 28, 2003, from which point in time the Food & Liquor Group became known as the Food, Liquor & Fuel Group.



Coles



The Coles chain of supermarkets offers customers a wide range of fresh food and groceries, at great value, in an easy and convenient shopping environment.



At July 25, 2004, the business operated 491 stores across Australia, with 15 new
supermarkets opened during the year and 39 store refurbishments. The network ranges from small metropolitan stores to large flagship sites, with selling area of approximately 20,000 to 50,000 square feet. Coles extensive offer includes both
national and house brand products. Coles has one of the largest ranges of house brands in the Australian market, and it is intended that this successful range will continue to be expanded.



New fresh produce departments with a market look are now a feature in most
stores. Growth initiatives have been reinforced by the Save Everyday marketing campaign, which promotes Coles very competitive prices, wide range, quality and value.



Bi-Lo



Bi-Lo is a discount supermarket retailer in Australia. Bi-Lo offers fresh food and groceries to value conscious customers.



Bi-Lo operated 209 stores at July 25, 2004, including 14 new supermarkets openings during
the year and 11 store refurbishments. The average store size is smaller than Coles, with the network focused on local neighborhoods and rural areas.



Bi-Lo offers everyday grocery items, along with a house brand range. Through the year Bi-Lo focused on enhancing the quality of fresh food and expanded the house brand
range with the introduction of 348 new products and the repackaging of 280 others.



Coles Myer Liquor Group



The Coles Myer Liquor Group (CMLG)
operates under four major brands  Liquorland, Vintage Cellars, Theos and Quaffers. As at July 25, 2004, the business operated 626 liquor sites, including 23 hotels, with representation in all states except Tasmania. Approximately one
third of stores are located adjacent to a Coles Myer supermarket, with the majority being freestanding stores.



Liquor retailing is regulated in Australia, with each state and territory controlling liquor sale via liquor licensing. State Government liquor authorities and statewide
police agencies execute the licensing regulations in their regions with each regions regulations reflecting their own unique regional issues. Consequently the degree of regulation differs from State to State. The Company is not aware of any
action or proposed action that would invalidate any of its liquor licenses.



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The Coles Myer Liquor Group has expanded its liquor retailing over the past four years through a combination of
acquisitions and organic store growth. Major acquisitions include The Leda Hotels Group, Australian Liquor Group (ALG), and most recently the Theos Liquor Group.



Coles Express



The Company introduced the Coles Express mini supermarkets into metropolitan areas in 1997. These supermarkets have been rebranded to Coles Central and the
Coles Express Brand now refers to the Companys fuel and convenience store offer.



During 2004, the Company acquired from Shell multi-site franchisees, the right to operate 585 fuel and convenience outlets and eight standalone convenience stores for A$103.7 million (including transaction costs). Currently the business
operates 598 fuel and convenience stores across Australia, making the nations largest fuel and convenience retail operation.



Coles Myer entered into a supply agreement with Shell for fuel and lubricant products, and operating leases for the service station sites. The sites are branded both
Coles Express and Shell.



Coles, Bi-Lo and Liquorland customers who make
purchases over a certain amount receive a cents per liter fuel discount when they present their receipts at a Coles Express service station.



Red Rooster



As a result of Red Rooster becoming a non-performing, non-core business, on May 27, 2002, CML sold the business to Australian Fast Foods Pty Ltd for A$65.0 million.



At the time of sale, CML operated 247 Red Rooster stores throughout Australia.



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KMART & OFFICEWORKS



Kmart



At July 25, 2004, Kmart operated 175 stores in Australia and New Zealand. Measured by sales, it is Australias leading discount store business and sells a wide range of items, including sporting goods, toys,
electrical appliances and apparel, with a mix of international and national brand names as well as private labels.



Kmart is positioned as a low cost, discount department store for the entire family. Kmart stores typically range in size from 50,000 to 85,000 square feet. They are
mostly located in suburban shopping centers in major cities and in larger regional shopping centers, and cater for the needs of a wide range of customers by offering an extensive variety of goods at competitive prices.



Kmarts focus is a consistent offer, with low everyday prices supported by additional
specials and seasonal sales events, backed by a lowest price guarantee.



The
first Kmart in Australia was opened in Melbourne in 1969, and was a joint venture between Coles and the US based Kmart Corporation (KMC). The new business introduced the discount store concept to Australia. In 1978, Coles acquired full
ownership of the joint venture.



In 1994, the Company renewed its License
Agreement with KMC, pursuant to which Coles Myer has the exclusive right to use the Kmart name in Australia and New Zealand. Coles Myer does not believe that there is a significant risk of the License Agreement being terminated in a manner that
would have a materially adverse impact on the Companys operations.



In
New Zealand, the business supplies similar product ranges to Australia. The Company opened its first Kmart store in New Zealand in October 1988, and the chain had 12 stores operating at July 25, 2004.



Kmart Automotive



Kmart Automotive consists of automotive brands that trade under the names Kmart Tyre & Auto Service and Tyremaster
Wholesale. Kmart Tyre & Auto outlets are often attached to a Kmart store, but are also situated on 50 stand-alone sites and are in addition to the 175 Kmart stores mentioned above. These businesses sell a range of automotive accessories
and parts, and offer servicing and maintenance to fleets and private vehicles.



Officeworks



Officeworks is Australias leading office
supplies retailer for small to medium sized businesses, home offices and personal shoppers. Officeworks offers a range of over 10,000 products, including stationary, consumables, business machines, office furniture and printing services.



Officeworks is well represented in all major Australian cities, as well as many regional
areas. The first store was opened in 1994, with 78 Officeworks branded stores operating at July 25, 2004. The strategic acquisition of Viking Office Products in January 2003, has positioned the business to focus on growing its direct channel through
the integration of Viking Office Products and Officeworks Direct.



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TARGET



Target



Target offers its customers apparel and soft homewares, underpinned by its strong house brand strategy. Target is positioned in the market between department stores and discount department stores, competing largely
with specialty stores.



Targets core product ranges include ladieswear,
intimate apparel, menswear, childrenswear, accessories, soft homewares, electrical, toys and other general merchandise. Apparel is predominantly Target-branded, with national brands and licenses used to complement the Target range, such as the
popular Mary-Kate and Ashley label in youth apparel.



Target stores are
typically located in suburban and large regional shopping centers and precincts. Target operated 141 stores at July 25, 2004, with store selling areas ranging from approximately 21,000 to 73,000 square feet.



Target Country



A total of 112 stores trading as Target Country were operating at July 25, 2004. These stores are located primarily in rural and regional
communities, and offer a smaller range of Target merchandise, predominantly apparel and soft homewares such as manchester and tableware.



MYER & MEGAMART



Myer



Myer is Australias largest
department store group (measured by sales and store numbers) operating in the states of Victoria, New South Wales (NSW), Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. In 2004, department stores in the
state of New South Wales were re-badged from Grace Bros. to Myer with minimal customer concern. Myer operates full range department stores with selling areas ranging from around 130,000 square feet up to around 550,000 square feet in the Myer
Melbourne (Victoria) flagship store.



Myer is positioned as a brand-focused,
value driven department store, providing a range of well-known national, international and private brands and good service in a pleasurable store environment. Myer operated 61 stores as at July 25, 2004. This included the newest lock store, Myer
Bondi, which re-opened after refurbishment in Sydneys exclusive eastern suburbs in April 2004. The larger stores are situated in downtown locations, with other stores positioned mainly as anchor tenants in suburban shopping centers and in
major regional towns.



In 2004, Myer expanded its merchandise offer with new
national and international brands, refocused and rebalanced its private brands and introduced a more responsive buying program. Customer service was improved with a strong focus on service levels and selling skills. Strong marketing reflects the
repositioning. The store environment is also improving, with more open layouts, clear aisle ways and strong visual merchandising.



Megamart



An electronics and furniture format, Megamart, was launched during 1999. At July 25, 2004, there were nine Megamart stores trading in Victoria, New South Wales (NSW), Queensland and Western Australia. The Megamart
brand is being relaunched in 2005.



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EMERGING BUSINESSES



Emerging Businesses is responsible for the direct selling (catalogue and e-commerce) businesses of Coles Online (predominantly groceries)
and Harris Technology (computer retailing). In December 2002, Coles Online outsourced its fulfillment function to Australia Post, encompassing pick, pack and delivery services. Coles Online retains control of ranging, marketing and customer service.
In June 2003, Coles Online acquired Australias largest online grocery retailer Shopfast. This acquisition is expected to enable Coles Online to leverage additional volume against Coles buying capacity and Australia Posts
fulfillment.



Harris Technology continues to expand its presence into the
commercial markets it serves and opened branch offices in Perth and Adelaide, with additional stores opened in Sydney and Melbourne. In September 2003 Harris Technology acquired another reseller (Portable Computer Systems). This acquisition will
assist in developing Harriss push into the corporate and government markets as well as provide a strong platform for its development of services into the mix of business.



RETAIL SUPPORT



Coles Myer has made a strategic shift from being an active portfolio manager of decentralized, autonomous business units to a Company that shares proprietary skills
through its brand concept, and shares support activities through the creation of the Retail Support infrastructure.



Retail Support provides support functions to the retail brands and senior management. The aim is to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and provide leverage to the CML
Group through the coordination and integration of joint services. Retail Support also has a corporate function and develops policy across the Coles Myer Group.



The main departments within Retail Support are Accounting Services, Supply Chain, Treasury, Taxation, Retail Property, Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, Information
Technology, Legal, Risk Management and Compliance.



Finance



Coles Myer Finance Limited (CMFL), a wholly owned subsidiary, is the entity
responsible for all funding and funds management for the Company. CMFL is the centralized treasury for Coles Myer which provides an integrated cash, debt and financial risk management service to Coles Myer, and operates in accordance with policies
and authorities approved by the Board. CMFL operates as a managerial division of the Company, and not as a profit center.



At July 25, 2004, the Company had no secured liabilities, other than a controlled entity having pledged A$80.0 million of assets as security over obligations to a trade
creditor. The Companys borrowing structure is flexible and consistent, based on the acceptance by financial institutions of the Standard Coles Myer Negative Pledge (the Negative Pledge), and acceptance by investors of complementary
Trust Deeds for public issues of bonds and notes.



The Negative Pledge is the
basis of an unsecured borrowing structure, providing financial ratio restrictions of total liabilities to total tangible assets at 80%, and the ratio of secured liabilities to total tangible assets at 40%. In addition, a pledge is given not to
provide security over Company assets, in contravention of the terms of the Negative Pledge, without providing equivalent security to parties to the Negative Pledge. Similar ratio restrictions are included in Trust Deeds to provide a standard
borrowing structure.



At July 25, 2004, all foreign currency borrowings were
hedged to cover exposure to adverse exchange rate movements. Coles Myers interest rate risk management strategy is to have approximately 60% of core debt hedged at fixed interest rates beyond 12 months in maturity. Core debt represents the
Companys long term, non-seasonal debt. See also Item 11 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk for a description of the Companys hedging activities.



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Credit Card Operations



On October 23, 2003, the Company launched the Coles Myer SourceTMMasterCard, a general purpose credit card for use within all the Coles Myer businesses as well as externally wherever a MasterCard is accepted.



Existing Coles Myer store card holders have been sent an invitation to upgrade to the Coles
Myer SourceTMMasterCard and choose either the MasterCard with a loyalty offering or a low interest, no fee, no
loyalty MasterCard. Customers opting for the Coles Myer SourceTMMasterCard loyalty option receive 1
FlyBuysTMpoint for every A$1 spent on the Coles Myer SourceTMMasterCard regardless of whether the purchase is within a Coles Myer brand or not. This means that customers shopping within a participating Coles Myer brand,
who present their FlyBuysTMcard with their Coles Myer SourceTMMasterCard when paying for the purchase will receive up to 7 FlyBuysTMpoints for each A$5 of spend, one of the most attractive loyalty offerings in the market. New customers can sign up in any Myer, Target or Kmart store and shop on the same day, or they can apply via
the Internet or by mail.



The launch of the Coles Myer SourceTMMasterCard has been successful. Coles Myer was awarded the 2004 MasterCard Asia Pacific Regional Award for Marketing
Excellence. There are currently in excess of 500,000 cards issued.



GE Capital
Finance Australasia Pty Ltd (GE), a subsidiary of General Electric Capital Corporation of the U.S., provides credit facilities to customers of various Coles Myer brands, and for other retailers. Under the contractual arrangements between
Coles Myer and GE, GE has certain exclusive rights to provide credit facilities to customers of the CML Group and Coles Myer and GE conduct joint marketing programs to promote both the Coles Myer SourceTMMasterCard and Coles Myer CardTM.



PURCHASING AND SUPPLIERS



All Coles Myer businesses have embraced the concept of developing a partnership approach
with their suppliers to ensure customers have access to the quality, range and value they demand. The businesses are focused on developing mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. This approach has an objective that involves sharing plans
and sales information, technologies and skills, and developing trust and cooperation with approximately 40,000 active suppliers.



While the Company generally does not enter into long-term purchasing agreements, it has entered into a ten-year supply agreement in relation to petroleum products from
the Shell Company of Australia.



Agreements are entered into for the supply of
a large range of products. Orders are placed with suppliers depending on the sales and stock levels of the product. This method allows the Company to retain maximum flexibility to adjust to changes in retail markets.



No segment of the Company is substantially dependent on a single supplier or purchasing
contract. Coles Myer purchases substantial lines of Australian-made goods, but supplements its ranges with imported goods. The Australian Government formerly imposed tariffs on a wide variety of imported goods, however, these tariffs have been
progressively reduced and from 1995 only selected imported goods remain subject to import duty.



The Company hedges against adverse foreign currency movements for directly imported goods.



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COMPETITION



Coles Myers supermarkets operate in a particularly competitive retail sector. Coles and Bi-Lo compete against the large national Woolworths supermarket chain
(operating as Safeway in Victoria). Independent operators, regional chains, and convenience and specialty stores provide further competition. During 2001, the German-based international supermarket chain ALDI commenced operations in
Australia by opening its first supermarket in New South Wales, and has since opened stores in Victoria, the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland.



Coles Myer Liquor Group through its brands, Liquorland, Vintage Cellars, Quaffers and Theos also competes nationally against the Woolworths chain, which operates
nationwide and against independent retail chains, sole-traders and hotels that sell packaged liquor.



Coles Express competes against other retailers in the fuel and convenience industry including Mobil, BP, Caltex, Woolworths Petrol+ and 7-Eleven. From the perspective of a food and liquor promotional scheme using
fuel, the primary competitor is Woolworths Petrol+ and Woolworths/Caltex co-branded service stations.



The Company has a strong position in Australia in the discount store market through Kmart and the Target and Target Country chains. These chains compete against other chains such as Woolworths Big W and Millers
Retail for apparel, and against numerous operators of small chains or single specialty stores.



The department store Myer faces national competition from David Jones, Harvey Norman and Harris Scarfe, as well as a number of largely regional competitors. General competition is provided by specialty store operators
and discount stores.



Competition between the Groups general merchandise
and apparel Brands is minimized by clear and distinct strategic positioning of each Brand.



ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION



Coles Myer
and its brands are amongst the largest advertisers in Australia and in 2004 appointed a new media agency, Universal McCann, to plan and buy television, radio, cinema, press, magazines and on-line media in all metropolitan and regional media markets.



Advertising expenditure in 2004 was A$431.7 million, which compares with
A$383.8 million in 2003 reflecting new business initiatives, sales growth and increased competitive activity in major markets.



Each of the brands selects their own advertising agencies to develop the creative concept and a variety of different strategies and media are utilized to accommodate the
range of marketing programs across the Company.



One of the main marketing
initiatives for 2004 was the launch of a new business called Coles Express and the supermarket shopper discount fuel scheme. Customers can now obtain 4 cents per liter off the pump price of Shell petrol on an ongoing basis when a qualifying purchase
over A$30 is made in either Coles, Bi-Lo or Liquorland.



Coles Supermarkets
launched a suite of advertisements featuring a famous Australian actress Lisa McCune as an endorsement technique. She explains the value message, and also fresh fruit and vegetables, house brands and local product ranges to
cater for different ethnic groups. The second stage of the campaign extended the fresh message into retail-ready meat and explains the direct link with the beef producer.



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Bi-Los Why pay more price oriented campaign continued this year with great success in managing to
deliver to lower price perceptions for the Bi-Lo brand. The campaign was pitched at the budget conscious shopper to combat the entry of ALDI (discussed above).



The Coles Myer Liquor Group has been reviewing future marketing and advertising strategies.



Target was named Australian Brand Advertiser of the Year for the second year for innovative and creative work. In addition to new
advertising for the 100% Happy campaign, they also launched separate advertisements for merchandise categories within the business, including ladies underwear.



Kmarts discount store campaign led with the proposition around price leadership Cutting the cost of living. In the second
stage of the campaign this year it evolved to include the customer proposition so you get more out of life.



Officeworks launched a new advertising campaign called The Works. The brand relaunch resulted in harmonization of the advertising campaign, which now also
translates to sub-brands and housebrand packaging, such as Techworks and Printworks.



In 2004, department stores in the state of New South Wales were re-badged from Grace Bros. to Myer with minimal customer concern.



In August 2004, Coles Myer launched electronic gift cards to both the consumer and corporate markets. The Coles Myer Gift Card was launched with the tagline
Thousands of stores, millions of gifts and allows customers to choose not only the card design but also the amount they want to spend from A$5 to A$500. The new gift cards replaced older paper-based vouchers.



In 2004 the Company continued to centralize some key components of the advertising process to
take advantage of economies of scale and new technology solutions. Coles Myer conducted Requests for Tender for Catalogue Paper Supply and Print Manufacture as well as Catalogue Distribution and continued implementation of a catalogue production
capability called PMPOne.



Coles Myer Design Services, an on-site team of
designers continued the development of the private label brand and packaging initiatives for Coles, Bi-Lo, Kmart and Officeworks as well as various corporate, staff and customer communications.



One of the main marketing initiatives for 2004 included the reshaping of the Coles Myer
Loyalty Programs. In September 2003, the Company upgraded and improved its FlyBuysTMloyalty program. Launched in
1994 (and modified in 1998), FlyBuysTMhas over 2.6 million active member households (average 2.2 cards per
household) as at October 31, 2004 and is a source of behavioural and demographic customer information. To accompany this enhanced value proposition, the FlyBuys brand was refreshed with a new corporate identity.



In October 2003, the Company launched the Coles Myer SourceTMMasterCard in conjunction with GE Capital Australia. This program uses FlyBuysTMas its reward program and creates a strategic asset for use across the Company. This complements the existing private label credit card the Coles Myer Card
program.



Analysis of the Coles Myer Card and FlyBuysTMcustomer attributes and other customer activity continues to provide opportunities for growth through better-targeted product
and service delivery.



FlyBuysTMis a customer loyalty program. Membership of FlyBuysTMis free to customers, with members issued a card to present at point of sale when shopping. Each customer holds a discrete account and points are automatically credited to the account, based on
eligible expenditure. When enough points have been accumulated, they can be exchanged for free air travel, Coles Myer shopping vouchers or other benefits. Points expire after three years.



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FlyBuysTMis a joint venture between Coles Myer and National Australia Bank, and other major participating companies include Best Western Australia, Budget Rental Cars, Michael Hill Jewellers and Ezibuy.



Under the terms of a service agreement between Coles Myer and the FlyBuysTMpartnership, Coles Myer (and other participants) pay the partnership for points allocated as a result of eligible purchases.
The partnership uses this revenue to pay for the air travel and other awards. See also Item 7 B  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS-Transactions with other related parties, for details of Coles Myers cost of participation.



The high penetration of the Companys loyalty programs and credit cards also provides a
source of information for customer relationship management initiatives and the targeting of customer communications across the group of brands.



RESEARCH & ANALYSIS



The Company provides its brands with access to information concerning the retail environment including customer insights, economic, social, and demographic trends, and competitor intelligence through a centralized
research and analysis unit. This unit accesses and shares information, knowledge and expertise across the group leveraging our buying power and return on investment in information.



The Company strives to understand consumers and their current and future needs and to identify appropriate opportunities to meet these needs
in our stores. The research unit utilizes a wide variety of research methods to identify consumer needs including qualitative methods such as focus groups, accompanied shopping trips, ethnography, immersions, and quantitative studies such as brand,
advertising and satisfaction tracking.



In keeping with our objective of being
a customer-focused organization, in 2003 the Company commissioned an ongoing customer sentiment and brand positioning study that spanned the business units and their major competitors. Results from this study in 2004 showed an overall improvement in
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TRADING HOURS



Coles Myer and other large retail chains are generally permitted to trade seven days a week in all state capitals except Perth, Western Australia.



Restrictions on Sunday trading affect the following number of stores in Perth:



|              |  |                                   
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|Coles         |  | 55                                
|Kmart         |  | 13                                
|Target        |  | 10                                
|Myer          |  | 4                                 
|Officeworks   |  | 6                                 
|Liquor Stores |  | Most of the 96 stores are affected



Stores located in Perth (central
business districts and tourist areas) and other regional areas of Australia are permitted to engage in limited Sunday trading for seasonal events (summer, Christmas holiday period).



REGULATION



The Australian Government has a pro-market competition policy. Due to its size and that it operates in important markets like grocery and fuel, Coles Myer is subject to
political and regulatory scrutiny. However, the current Government is not proposing legislative or policy changes that would materially or disproportionately impact Coles Myer.



The Australian federal political system, unlike the United States, does not have fixed election dates. Rather, the calling of an election is
a matter of political judgment and timing, in accordance with the constitutional and legislative framework that governs the electoral timetables and processes.



The Australian Constitution requires periodic elections for both federal Houses of Parliament, with separate provision reflecting the different constitutional status
of each House. The Commonwealth Electoral Act of 1918 provides the detail.



While the calling of an election is partly a matter of political judgment and timing, a constitutional and legislative framework governs the electoral timetables and processes.



A general election in Australia was held on October 9, 2004. The Australian Liberal Party in coalition with the National Party was
re-elected. The term of the next (the 41st) Federal Parliament of Australia will expire exactly three years after
its first sitting after the election. The following election for the House of Representatives must be held on a Saturday, not more than 68 days after the expiry of the parliaments term.



Government Regulation



Due to its size and the markets in which it operates, including fuel, grocery and liquor, Coles Myer is subject to a range of laws and
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Australian Regulation



As a listed public company, Coles Myer is subject to many business laws and regulations including, but not limited to:



| |  | the listing and disclosure rules of the Australian Stock Exchange;
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| |  | the Australian Corporations Act 2001; and
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| |  | Australian accounting and taxation laws and regulations.
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Due to the nature of the Companys retail businesses, the Company is required to operate in compliance with many Australian Federal, State, Territory and local laws
and regulations including, but not limited to:



| |  | the Trade Practices Act 1974, including the areas of product liability, restrictive trade practices, unconscionable conduct, consumer protection, the Retail Industry Code of
Conduct, and various State and Territory Fair Trading Acts;
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| |  | the standards developed by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and the Therapeutic Goods Administration;
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| |  | the sale of alcohol and tobacco, the operation of hotels and gaming machines, both at the Federal and State level;
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| |  | the enforcement of health and safety standards by State and local health authorities;
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| |  | local planning laws covering zoning, environmental and building regulations;
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| |  | State and local laws governing trading hours, as discussed in item 4. B.; and
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| |  | legislative provisions relating to privacy matters such as restrictions in the use of personal data (for example, in the use of customer data for, and obtained in the context of,
customer loyalty programs or in direct marketing activities).
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As
one of Australias largest employers, Coles Myer is subject to Federal and State laws and regulations covering, but not limited to:



| |  | employment practice standards for workers;
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| |  | discrimination and equal opportunities in employment; and
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| |  | workers compensation, workers compensation self-insurance and relevant Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
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The Trade Practices Act 1974 (the Act) is the Australian Federal legislation
which impacts most directly and widely on the retail activities of Coles Myer, including the following areas:



Product Liability



Strict product liability exists in Australia. This regime is substantially based on the European Community Product Liability Directive and provides that a
person who is injured, or whose property is damaged as a result of defective or unsafe goods, has a right to compensation from the manufacturer without the need to prove negligence or breach of contract. The Act provides that this regime cannot be
excluded, restricted or modified by contract. This regime also substantially widens the classes of persons who might sue, and extends the definition of manufacturer to include importer as well as supplier in some
circumstances.



Restrictive Trade Practices



In 1993, the Act was amended to prohibit acquisitions of shares or
assets, which have the effect of substantially reducing competition, unless such acquisitions are authorized by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission utilizing public benefit criteria.



A further amendment was an increase in penalties for contravention of Part
IV (the Restrictive Trade Practices) of the Trade Practices Act. The penalties increased to a maximum of A$10 million for a body corporate, per offense, and a maximum of A$500,000 per offense for individuals.



Unconscionable Conduct



In 1998, the Act was further amended to introduce a specific prohibition
against unconscionable conduct in business transactions. This amendment was introduced to provide small businesses with further protection in their commercial dealings with large corporations. This provision sets out several factors,
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must consider in determining whether unconscionable conduct has occurred. The provision originally only applied to transactions under A$1 million. However,
in July 2001 the transactional limit was increased to A$3 million, which extends the coverage considerably.



Consumer Protection



In July 2001, the maximum penalty for a contravention of Part V (Consumer Protection Provisions) of the Act was increased to A$1.1 million for
corporations (from A$200,000) and A$220,000 for individuals (from A$40,000).



Retail Grocery Industry Code of Conduct



Following a parliamentary inquiry into retailing, a voluntary retail grocery Industry Code of Conduct was established in August 2000, to apply to vertical relationships in the retail grocery industry. Coles Myer
supports the introduction and application of this Code and is a signatory.



New Zealand Regulation



In New Zealand, the Company is subject
to various legislative provisions relating, but not limited, to the sale of products, management of facilities, employment practices and health and safety of employees, privacy matters, and taxation of foreign earnings.



The New Zealand Commerce Act 1986 is the primary trade practice legislation in New Zealand
and Coles Myers New Zealand operations are also subject to the taxation and accounting legislation in that country.



Changes to Business Taxation



The Company has implemented the tax consolidation legislation as of July 29, 2002 with no material impact on the consolidated financial statements. The primary impact of
the new legislation for Coles Myer is that the Company now files a consolidated income tax return with the Australian Tax Office with respect to subsidiaries in the tax consolidated group, instead of filing separate income tax returns for all
subsidiary companies. The transition to the tax consolidation legislation provided Australian companies with the opportunity to reset tax bases of assets and liabilities, however no material impacts were recorded. See also Note 5 to the consolidated
financial statements included in Item 18.



Under tax consolidation rules,
franking credits currently held within wholly owned Australian resident subsidiaries will be pooled and will be available to frank Coles Myer Ltd.s dividends. All franking credits that arise after tax consolidation will belong to Coles Myer
Ltd. and will be available to frank its dividends.



Changes have been made to
the imputation system, and subject to certain conditions, Coles Myer Ltd is now able to determine the amount of franking credits that it will allocate to its dividends. Previously, dividends had to be franked to the maximum extent possible.



In practice, it is expected that Coles Myer Ltd. will continue to frank its
dividends to the maximum extent possible.



See also Item 10 E. Taxation for
further information on the dividend imputation system.



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INSURANCE



All businesses in the Company are covered for material losses by insurance policies, including but not limited to workers compensation, marine transit (to cover
directly imported merchandise whilst it is being transported), property, public and product liability. All insurances are in excess of self-insured retentions.



The Company has a risk management program in place to assess appropriate levels of self-insurance. The material levels of self-insurance maintained by the Company are:



| | public and products liability where up to A$500,000 per claim is self-insured,
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | workers compensation in most Australian states where the Company self-insures up to A$1 million per event,
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| | property insurance where the Company self-insures up to A$4 million in any one year.
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



As part of the risk management program, insurance that is procured externally is sourced from a portfolio of providers, which is monitored
based on a minimum A- Standard and Poors credit rating.



TRADEMARKS AND
LICENSES



Trademarks



The Company is entitled, by virtue of a License Agreement with Kmart Corporation
(KMC), to the exclusive right to use the Kmart name, service marks, and trade-marks in Australia and New Zealand. The license extends until 2018 with unlimited further renewals for five years at a time at the Companys
election. In consideration for the license, the Company pays an annual fee to KMC based on gross sales revenue per fiscal year, but not exceeding A$5 million for Australia and NZ$1 million for New Zealand. The two License Agreements with KMC (one
with Kmart Australia Ltd and one with Kmart New Zealand) have been attached as Exhibits at Item 19.



The Company has no other relationship with Kmart Corporation, nor does it receive from, nor share with, Kmart Corporation any other services, strategies nor combined purchasing programs.



Coles Myer does not have any relationship or agreement with Target in the US. Coles Myer
registered the trademark Target name and symbol in Australia in 1973.



Coles
Myer has the right to exclusive use of all material trademarks and business names of its businesses referred to in this Annual Report in all its trading jurisdictions. Coles Myer is a licensee of the FlyBuysTMtrademark. The licensor of FlyBuysTMis Loyalty Pacific Pty. Ltd. The Company holds a 50% share in Loyalty Pacific Pty. Ltd. and the National Australia Bank owns the remaining 50% shareholding.



Licenses



Liquor retailing and the operation of hotels in Australia are regulated by the respective State and Territory Governments. Strict licensing regimes operate in each state
and territory, which require the CMLG brands (Liquorland, Vintage Cellars, Theos, Quaffers and Liquorland Hotels) to hold liquor licenses for each of their locations.



The Company is not aware of any action or proposed action that would invalidate any of its liquor licenses.



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|C. | ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
|-- | ------------------------



The Coles Myer Group consists of Coles Myer and its subsidiaries, which conduct business in Australia and New Zealand. A complete list of subsidiaries and their details
can be found at Note 33 to the consolidated financial statements. Of these subsidiaries, the following were significant subsidiaries of Coles Myer at July 25, 2004:



| | Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty. Ltd.
|- | --------------------------------------



| | Kmart Australia Ltd.
|- | --------------------



| | Myer Stores Ltd.
|- | ----------------



All the significant subsidiaries are wholly owned and incorporated in Australia.



|D. | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
|-- | -----------------------------



At July 25, 2004, the Company operated a total of 2,559 stores in Australia and New Zealand, with total selling area of approximately 45.8 million square feet. Properties
include locations in downtown shopping areas, regional and minor shopping centers, strip retail locations, and freestanding stores.



Coles Myer is constantly engaged in new store development and refurbishment of existing stores. This process has resulted in an upgrading of the network of retail sites.



Leases entered into by the Company generally comprise a base rental together
with a rental payment related to a percentage of sales turnover. Leases generally range for terms of 10 to 25 years, and usually provide options for the Company to extend the lease terms. The vast majority of the premises occupied are leased, as
distinct from freehold (owned).



At July 25, 2004, the Companys owned
property portfolio was recorded at A$425.4 million (2003: A$414.1 million), held either directly, or indirectly through investments in property joint ventures. The largest assets in this portfolio are the Cairns Central shopping center and the
flagship Myer store in Melbourne.



It is the Companys policy to undertake
revaluations of freehold and investment properties with sufficient regularity to ensure that the carrying amount of property does not differ materially from its fair value at balance date. This is in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.
The latest valuation, undertaken during 2004, resulted in a net decrease in the aggregate book value of properties and investments in property trusts by A$8.2 million. This decrement was primarily attributable to Myer Melbourne, which was revalued
for annual reporting at July 25, 2004. See also Notes 1(i) and (j), and 11 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 18.



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|ITEM 5 | OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
|------ | --------------------------------------------



|A. | OPERATING RESULTS
|-- | -----------------



The discussion below contains certain forward-looking information. See comments regarding Forward-Looking Statements on page 1 of this Annual Report.
Comparative amounts for 2003 and 2002 have been reclassified to ensure comparability with the current reporting period, and where significant this has been noted.



RETAIL TRADING ENVIRONMENT



2003/2004



Australias economy has enjoyed solid growth over the past year. Real GDP growth over the year to September 2004 was 3.0%, a solid rate, though down on the 4%+ annual growth recorded earlier in 2004.



While the rate of output growth has slowed, the unemployment rate which averaged 5.8% over
2004, has recently hit a generational low of 5.2%, inflation remains contained, and official interest rates have been steady at 5.25% since late 2003.



Australias economic growth through 2004 has been supported by the strong performance of the global economy, high levels of activity in Australias housing
sector, strong growth in consumer spending, and a high rate of business investment.



Some of those economic supports are now starting to lose momentum. After a period of strong growth, investment in housing fell in the September quarter of 2004, and is likely to ease further, while growth in consumer and retail spending has
also slowed.



Growth in retail turnover remains well above trend, at 5.9% over
the year to September 2004 in real (inflation-adjusted) terms, though that is down from the record annual growth rate seen over the year to June 2004. Non-food retailing has performed particularly well, with growth in real non-food retail turnover
of 8.5% over the year to September 2004, compared with 4.8% growth for real food retail turnover.



Looking forward, while the Reserve Bank expects solid economic growth to continue, it does note that strong gains in house prices have increased household wealth significantly, and that as wealth effects diminish in
line with the easing in house prices since late 2003, households may become more restrained in their spending.1The
Australian Government Treasury also notes in 2004-05 household consumption growth is forecast to remain robust, albeit easing from recent strong rates.2Key risks include household debt and oil prices.



Access Economics forecasts the rate of growth in real retail sales will continue to slow. The stalling of house price growth is now a clear negative for retail spending growth, as stalled housing prices are an impetus
for some rebuilding of household savings, while overall demand conditions may be less buoyant in 2005-06 and 2006-07. Real retail turnover is projected to grow



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|1 | Reserve Bank of Australia, Statement on Monetary Policy, November 2004, p. 26.
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|2 | Australian Government Treasury, Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Outlook 2004, September 2004, p. 2.
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by a healthy 4.7% in 2004-05, but with that easing to 2.1% in 2005-06 and 0.9% in 2006-07 as demand drivers turn down and
households focus on rebuilding savings.1



2003/2002



The Australian economy performed well during the 2003 financial year. However, the impact of a weak global economy and the drought in Australia over the first half of
2003 constrained overall growth.



The domestic economy was strong2as low interest rates supported strong consumer spending and a housing price boom over the last two years.3



Household consumption was a key driver of economic growth in 2002/03 supported by income growth, historically low interest rates and a solid increase in household wealth
associated with rising house prices.4Consumer sentiment in Australia increased steadily from the Iraq war lows in
March 2003. In November 2003, consumer sentiment in Australia remained strong to be 18.5% higher than in March 2003, despite a rise in interest rates.5



In 2002/03 nominal retail
sales for food and non-food were up 6.3% and 6.4% respectively.6Food retailing rose strongly, assisted by strong
demand-side price pressures resulting from the drought in Australia. Non-food retailing also had a strong period.



Real retail turnover rose 4.6% in the year to June 2003, easing from the 5.3% recorded in the previous year7, reflecting higher fuel prices and effects on consumer sentiment from factors such as the Bali bombing, Iraq and the SARS epidemic. However, the slowdown was
mild reflecting good job growth, strong housing activity and the run down of savings by consumers.



The strength in the domestic economy was reflected in the Companys result for 2003. Nominal retail sales continued to grow, with nominal sales growth of 5.3% in the Food & Liquor group (excluding exited
businesses), and 7.2% across the traditional non-food brands.



CRITICAL
ACCOUNTING POLICIES



During December 2001, the SEC issued disclosure
guidance for critical accounting policies, meaning those that require application of managements most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are
inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods.



The
Companys significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. Not all of these significant policies require management to make difficult, subjective or complex judgments or estimates. The following
disclosure is intended to provide an enhanced level of understanding of the policies that could be deemed to be critical, and their impact on Coles Myers consolidated financial statements. These judgments involve assumptions or estimates in
respect of future events, which can vary from what is forecast. However, the Company believes that its consolidated financial statements and its ongoing review of the estimates and assumptions utilized in



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|1 | Access Economics, Retail Forecasts, November 2004, p. 4-6
|- | ---------------------------------------------------------



|2 | Reserve Bank of Australia (10 November 2003) Statement on Monetary Policy, p. 19.
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|3 | BIS Shrapnel (September 2003) Long Term Forecasts  Overview, p. iii.
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------



|4 | Treasury (Spring 2003) Economic Roundup: 2002/03 in review: continued growth despite global weakness.
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|5 | Westpac-Melbourne Institute (November 2003) Consumer Sentiment Index.
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------



|6 | Access Economics (August 2003) Economic and Market Planning Guidelines, p. 21.
|- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|7 | Access Economics (August 2003) Economic and Market Planning Guidelines, p. ii. Real data has the effect of inflation removed.
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preparing those consolidated financial statements, is appropriate to provide a true and fair view of Coles Myers
financial performance and position over the relevant period.



The following are
considered critical accounting policies of Coles Myer:



Accounting for
provisions



Employee entitlements



The provision for employee entitlements is determined based on various
assumptions, including but not limited to, future increases in wage and salary rates, employee retention rates, and the timing of future payments.



Onerous contracts



A provision for onerous contracts is recognized when the expected benefits to be derived from a contract are less than the unavoidable costs of meeting
the obligations under that contract, and only after any impairment losses to assets dedicated to that contract have been recognized. The provision for onerous contracts is determined based on the excess of estimated cash flows to meet the
unavoidable costs under the contract over the estimated cash flows to be received in relation to the contract.



Workers compensation and self-insurance



The provisions for workers compensation and self-insurance are determined based on various assumptions, including but not limited to, future
inflation, investment return, average claim size and claim administration expenses.



The Companys estimated cash flows for employee entitlements, onerous contracts, workers compensation and self-insurance are based on historical experience and knowledge of the market in which it is
operating. These estimates, however, project several years into the future and are affected by variable economic and demographic factors that are outside the control of the Company. It is possible that the final settlement of these provisions may
vary from the Companys estimate.



Net realizable value of inventory



All stock of finished goods on hand or in transit is valued at the lower
of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is determined after a detailed review by management, taking into consideration amongst other factors, stock levels, stock turnover, marketing programs and current margins. The Company considers
the assumptions used in the calculation to be reasonable and supportable in the existing economic environment.



Carrying value of non-current assets



The carrying value of all non-current assets does not exceed their recoverable amount. Recoverable amount is determined by reference to the amount expected to be recovered from the discounted net cash flows arising from the assets
continued use and subsequent disposal. Each reporting period, the Company reviews the non-current assets for possible impairment issues. If impairment issues are found, the Company is required to make an assessment as to whether the carrying amount
of the asset identified remains fully recoverable. In making this assessment, the Company compares the current carrying value to the market value where available or the value in use. Determination of the value in use requires the Company to make
assumptions and use estimates. The Company considers the assumptions used in the calculation to be reasonable and supportable in the existing economic environment.



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Volume rebates



Effective July 29, 2002, the CML Group has revised its policy of accounting for supplier promotional rebates such that accounting for all forms of rebates is reflective
of guidance given by the Emerging Issues Task Force in the U.S. (EITF Issue No. 02-16, Accounting by a Customer (including a Reseller) for Certain Consideration Received from a Vendor). Refer Note 2 to the consolidated financial
statements included in Item 18.



Pensions and other post-retirement benefit
plans



The CML Group contributes to both defined benefit and defined
contribution plans for employees. Monthly paid professional and managerial employees are offered membership of Coles Myer Super Plan (CMSP) (a part of Mercer Super Trust). Store based service assistants and other employees whose employment
conditions are determined by an award or agreement are offered membership of the industry fund Retail Employees Superannuation Trust (REST) or in another fund as specified by the relevant award or agreement.



The CML Group is obliged to ensure that contributions are made to the defined benefit plan at
the rate assessed by an actuary, subject to its rights to reduce, suspend or terminate contributions as specified in the relevant trust deed. The obligation of the CML Group to make contributions to the fund at the actuarially determined rate is
legally enforceable up to the date on which the CML Group gives notice to suspend or terminate contributions as provided in the agreement governing the plan. Under Australian GAAP, the CML Group expenses contributions to the defined benefit plan as
they become due and payable and there is no present obligation with respect to future contributions. Accordingly, a liability is not recorded where there is a deficiency of fund assets over accrued benefits.



In respect of all other superannuation funds, the CML Group is obliged to contribute at fixed
rates or amounts as set out in the relevant trust deeds, or in accordance with industrial awards, agreements and relevant legislation.



Employer contributions to this defined benefit fund during 2004 amounted to A$18.2 million (2003 A$13.3 million). Vested benefits are benefits, which are not conditional
upon continued membership of the fund or any factor, other than resignation from the fund.



For U.S. reporting, the company has applied the principles of FASB Statement No. 87 Employers Accounting for Pensions (FAS 87). As a result, a reconciling item from Australian GAAP to U.S. GAAP is
recorded at Note 31 (h).



The defined benefit pension plan pays benefits to
employees at retirement using formulae based on participants years of service and compensation. The defined benefit plan has been closed to new members since 1996. All new employees since that date must become members of the defined
contribution plans. At balance date the defined benefit plan had approximately 15,000 remaining members.



Contributions to the defined benefit plan are based on rates determined by the actuary as being necessary and sufficient to ensure the stability and financial soundness of the plan. The funding objectives are:



| |  | to target assets of 100% of total actuarial reserves; and
| | - | ---------------------------------------------------------



| |  | for assets to exceed total vested benefits by a margin sufficient to reduce the likelihood of assets falling below vested benefits to an acceptable level.
| | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The contribution rate is formally reviewed every three years as part of the triennial
actuarial investigation of the Plan. As a result of the last triennial investigation in July 2003, the actuary recommended the contribution rate increase to 9.5% of salaries, from 8.9%, in respect of all members.



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This increase took effect from August 1, 2004. This movement is not expected to have any material impact on the
Companys liquidity. The net periodic pension cost has reduced income from operations over the 2004 fiscal year by A$15.7 million in respect of defined benefit members.



The assets of the defined benefit plan are invested in a variety of both domestic and international shares, securities, bonds and properties
as determined by professional investment managers appointed by the trustees.



The asset allocation at the reporting date of the Plan, being June 30, 2004 is as follows:



|                           |  |        |   |  |           |  
|-------------------------- |  | ------ | - |  | --------- | -
|                           |  | Actual |   |  | Benchmark |  
|Australian Shares          |  | 35.6   | % |  | 35.0      | %
|Overseas Shares (hedged)   |  | 9.3    | % |  | 11.0      | %
|Overseas Shares (unhedged) |  | 16.2   | % |  | 16.0      | %
|Property                   |  | 8.4    | % |  | 8.0       | %
|Australian Fixed Interest  |  | 15.1   | % |  | 15.0      | %
|Overseas Fixed Interest    |  | 10.2   | % |  | 10.0      | %
|Cash                       |  | 5.2    | % |  | 5.0       | %



The in-house rule under
Superannuation law in Australia restricts a Superannuation Plan from holding more than 5% in total assets of the sponsoring companys shares. Accordingly, Plan assets include fully paid ordinary shares in CML of A$NIL million (2003 A$NIL
million, 2002: A$1.9 million).



For the 2004 fiscal year expense, the expected
return on assets used by the actuary is 6.5%, as opposed to the 7.0% used for the 2003 fiscal year expense. This change was due to a reduction in the expectation of future investment returns for each asset class during 2004. The impact of this
change on the 2004 fiscal year expense was to increase the expense by A$2.2 million.



Recent experience between the expected and actual returns for assets backing defined benefits is as follows:



|                 |  |                 |   |  |               |  
|---------------- |  | --------------- | - |  | ------------- | -
|Period           |  | Expected Return |   |  | Actual Return |  
|2004 fiscal year |  | 6.5             | % |  | 15.3          | %
|2003 fiscal year |  | 7.0             | % |  | -0.3          | %



The Company does not smooth the
effects of changes in actual returns. Only the actual market value of assets is used. The expected return assumption is based on the geometric average return of each sectors anticipated future return.



The defined benefit plan has an unrecognized pension gain of A$65.5 million at June 30, 2004.
There was an unrecognized pension loss of A$2.1 million at the 2003 fiscal year end. The unrecognized gain at the reporting date has arisen due mainly to market trading conditions being significantly better than assumed in the 2003 fiscal year.



The plan determines its discount rate assumption by reference to the 10 year
AA rated corporate bond rate in the Australian market. A deduction for income tax on Plan earnings at 15% has also been made. The assumed average future service of members expected to receive benefits is 7.4 years. Further disclosures on the
retirement plans are included in Note 23 to the consolidated financial statements.



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CONSOLIDATED RESULT



|                                                                                                             |  |                  |   |  |                  |   |  |                  |  
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | ---------------- | - |  | ---------------- | - |  | ---------------- | -
|                                                                                                             |  | 2004 52 weeksA$M |   |  | 2003 52 weeksA$M |   |  | 2002 52 weeksA$M |  
|Sales                                                                                                        |  | 32,266.8         |   |  | 27,016.6         |   |  | 25,688.7         |  
|Cost of goods sold                                                                                           |  | (24,059.5        | ) |  | (19,618.6        | ) |  | (19,419.9        | )
|                                                                                                             |  |                  |   |  |                  |   |  |                  |  
|Gross profit                                                                                                 |  | 8,207.3          |   |  | 7,398.0          |   |  | 6,268.8          |  
|                                                                                                             |  |                  |   |  |                  |   |  |                  |  
|Other revenue from operating activities                                                                      |  | 27.1             |   |  | 17.7             |   |  | 650.6            |  
|Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy for supplier promotional rebates                            |  |                  |   |  | (76.5            | ) |  |                  |  
|Other revenue from non-operating activities                                                                  |  | 309.2            |   |  | 275.3            |   |  | 286.3            |  
|Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment, investments and businesses and controlled entities      |  | 131.0            |   |  | 392.5            |   |  | 111.8            |  
|Net book value of property, plant and equipment, investments and businesses and controlled entities disposed |  | (146.5           | ) |  | (416.8           | ) |  | (123.9           | )
|Borrowing costs                                                                                              |  | (71.1            | ) |  | (86.9            | ) |  | (102.9           | )
|Advertising expenses                                                                                         |  | (431.7           | ) |  | (383.8           | ) |  | (323.0           | )
|Selling and occupancy expenses                                                                               |  | (5,801.7         | ) |  | (5,327.5         | ) |  | (5,159.2         | )
|Administrative expenses                                                                                      |  | (1,357.4         | ) |  | (1,183.2         | ) |  | (1,126.3         | )
|                                                                                                             |  |                  |   |  |                  |   |  |                  |  
|Profit from ordinary activities before income tax                                                            |  | 866.2            |   |  | 608.8            |   |  | 482.2            |  
|Income tax expense                                                                                           |  | (258.1           | ) |  | (187.7           | ) |  | (137.2           | )
|                                                                                                             |  |                  |   |  |                  |   |  |                  |  
|Net profit                                                                                                   |  | 608.1            |   |  | 421.1            |   |  | 345.0            |  
|                                                                                                             |  |                  |   |  |                  |   |  |                  |  



2004 compared with 2003



Sales



Retail sales in 2004 increased 19.4% to A$32,266.8 million from A$27,016.6 million in 2003.



Sales increases were predominantly driven by increased volume. The Company
continues to drive value for customers through reinvesting in price (ie. operating costs savings are used to maintain or decrease selling prices), underpinned by our ongoing efficiencies.



Major increases were recorded in the segments of Food, Liquor & Fuel (27.7%), Kmart and Officeworks (7.1%) and Target (7.7%) whilst Myer
sales remained steady. Coles Express contributed A$3,176.9 million in sales to the Food, Liquor & Fuel segment. Excluding Coles Express, the Food and Liquor segment recorded a sales increase of 8.5%.



Gross Profit



Gross profit increased 10.9% for the year ended July 25, 2004. The Food, Liquor & Fuel segment achieved higher gross profit and reflects
sales leverage relative to costs, reductions in shrinkage and waste, continued streamlining of costs and strong growth of the higher margin house-branded goods in the supermarkets.



Another area of improvement for the company in 2004 was in the Target segment. Targets
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its rebuild program of combining a focus on enhancing the merchandise offer, with a strong customer focus and strategic marketing to drive higher quality
sales and results. Kmart continued its rebuild through improving its product offer, competitive pricing and improved marketing.



Other revenue from operating activities



This revenue represents income and commissions generated by the hotels acquired by the Coles Myer Liquor Group. The A$9.4 million increase primarily results from a full
years contribution from the late in the 2003 acquisition of Theos.



|                                            |  |         |  |        
|------------------------------------------- |  | ------- |  | -------
|                                            |  | 2004A$M |  | 2003A$M
|Other revenue from non-operating activities |  | 309.2   |  | 275.3  
|                                            |  |         |  |        



Material changes relate to:



Interest income increased from A$23.7
million to A$57.6 million due to the receipt of interest from the Coles Myer Employee Share Plan Trust of A$38.0 million (2003 A$3.7 million), comprising A$2.7 million received in the first half of the financial year, and A$35.3 million received in
the second half of the financial year as a result of the restructuring of the Trust by its trustees. For U.S. GAAP reporting purposes this interest has been eliminated from net profit to correspond with the reclassification of the loan (the income
relates to) to shareholders equity. Refer Note 31 (f) of the consolidated Financial Statements at Item 18.



Rental income decreased from A$30.8 million to A$25.9 million as a result of the disposal in 2003 of Sydney Central Plaza, a major retail property which contributed
rental income to the CML Group.



Sale of property, plant and equipment,
investments and businesses and controlled entities



|                                                                                                             |  |         |   |  |         |  
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | ------- | - |  | ------- | -
|                                                                                                             |  | 2004A$M |   |  | 2003A$M |  
|Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment, investments and businesses and controlled entities      |  | 131.0   |   |  | 392.5   |  
|                                                                                                             |  |         |   |  |         |  
|Net book value of property, plant and equipment, investments and businesses and controlled entities disposed |  | (146.5  | ) |  | (416.8  | )
|                                                                                                             |  |         |   |  |         |  



During 2004, the CML Group disposed of
five Newmart supermarket stores and seven Sands and McDougall stationery stores for A$31.9 million. In 2003, the CML Group sold Sydney Central Plaza for A$372.8 million and additional proceeds of A$9.9 million were received during 2004.



Borrowing costs



Borrowing costs decreased from A$86.9 million in 2003 to A$71.1 million in 2004 as the
Company benefited from reduced average net debt levels. This was partially offset by the average finance rate increasing from 6.4% in 2003 to 6.5% in 2004.



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Advertising expenses



U.S. GAAP requires the advertising income (provided by suppliers to offset advertising costs) and expenses to be netted and disclosed as one
item. This is expressly prohibited under Australian GAAP reporting and each item must be disclosed on a gross basis.



The reconciliation at Note 31 between Australian and U.S. GAAP is performed at the net income level, at which point there are no differences between the two regulations.



Advertising expenses predominantly relate to all production costs and fees
relating to press, radio, television, and catalogue advertising of merchandise. The Company aims to maintain market share in all its trading businesses, whilst at the same time seeking out opportunities to centralize components of the advertising
process where possible to take advantage of economies of scale and technological developments



Overall, advertising expenses have increased from 2002 to 2004 as sales have increased, competition in major markets has increased and the Company has undertaken new business initiatives such as the fuel offer and
upgrading of the loyalty offer (enhanced FlyBuysTMand Coles Myer Source MasterCard). Refer to more detailed comments on page 23.



|                               |  |          |   |  |          |  
|------------------------------ |  | -------- | - |  | -------- | -
|                               |  | 2004A$M  |   |  | 2003A$M  |  
|Selling and occupancy expenses |  | (5,801.7 | ) |  | (5,327.5 | )
|                               |  |          |   |  |          |  



Selling and occupancy expenses are
necessarily incurred to operate the Companys stores and other offices and sites. Management, with an aim to keep these costs down to remain competitive, monitors these costs very closely. Material changes relate to:



Total selling and occupancy costs increased by 8.9%. If Coles Express were excluded from the
2004 numbers the increase would be 5.3%. Major items that contributed to the movement were:



External rent and outgoings increased by 9.8% from A$1,204.7 million in 2003 to A$1,322.8 million in 2004. This is principally due to the addition of 598 Coles Express outlets and a net 29 new stores opened by the
Company in 2004.



Salaries, wages, payroll tax, superannuation and other
selling staff costs increased 9.2% from A$3,215.5 million in 2003 to A$3,510.7 million in 2004. Wages and salary rates increased and an additional 13,694 staff were employed during the year. The majority of staff were in the Food, Liquor & Fuel
segment. This is principally due to the addition of 598 Coles Express outlets and a net 29 new stores opened by the Company in 2004.



This line item includes depreciation of plant and equipment in stores, which has increased by 5.0% from 2003 to 2004.



|                        |  |          |   |  |          |  
|----------------------- |  | -------- | - |  | -------- | -
|                        |  | 2004A$M  |   |  | 2003A$M  |  
|Administrative expenses |  | (1,357.4 | ) |  | (1,183.2 | )
|                        |  |          |   |  |          |  



Total administrative expenses
increased by 14.7%. If Coles Express were excluded from the 2004 numbers the increase would be 11.5%. Material changes relate to:



Costs of administrative staff (salaries, wages, payroll tax, superannuation and other) increased by 11.4% from A$687.8 million in 2003 to A$766.5 million in 2004. Of the
additional 13,694 staff employed during the year, approximately 1,000 were in the Property and Unallocated segment, which includes head office employees.



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Travel, general and other administrative expenses increased by 21.2% from A$293.7 million in 2003 to A$355.9 million in
2004. Included in 2004 are the costs of relocating the Coles Myer Liquor Group head office from Sydney to Melbourne, and the Mt Druitt restructure costs, being costs of closing CML Group stores in the Mt Druitt (NSW) shopping centre.



Legal, consultants and audit fees increased by 55.4% from A$59.4 million in 2003 to A$92.3
million in 2004. This is primarily attributable to transformational activity, in particular Information Technology.



This line item includes depreciation of plant and equipment located in offices, which has remained steady from 2003 to 2004.



Income tax expense



The effective tax rate for 2004 was 29.8% (2003: 30.8%). The differences from the statutory
rate of 30% are explained in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements included at Item 18.



Net profit



The Companys
Australian GAAP net profit increased from A$421.1 million in 2003 to A$608.1 million in 2004 (44.4% increase). Areas within the Company that primarily contributed to this improvement were the Food, Liquor & Fuel segment, Kmart and Officeworks
and Target.



The Companys U.S. GAAP net profit (before policy changes)
increased from A$390.9 million in 2003 to A$475.4million in 2004. The difference between the 2004 Australian GAAP net profit and U.S. GAAP net profit is detailed in Note 31 to the consolidated financial statements included at Item 18.



Dividend



A fully franked final dividend of A$0.15 per share was declared on all fully paid ordinary shares registered at October 15, 2004, and paid
on November 8, 2004. The final dividend, combined with the interim dividend of A$0.14 per share, represented an annual dividend of A$0.29 per share. This represents an increase of A$0.03 per share over the 2003 annual dividend.



2003 compared with 2002



Sales



Sales for 2003 were up 5.2% over 2002. These were predominantly driven by increased volume rather than increased selling prices across the
group. The Company has maintained an initiative that any savings in operating costs will largely be passed back to the customer through lower prices.



The major areas of improvement for the Company were in the segments of Kmart and Officeworks and Target. These sales increased 11.9% and 9.3% from the prior year. Both
Kmart and Target had heavily promoted toy sales during the year, which contributed to the improved result.



Gross Profit



Gross profit
increased 18.0% for the year ended July 27, 2003. The Food and Liquor segment achieved higher margins as a result of reductions in shrinkage and waste, reduced product cost and strong growth of the higher margin house-branded goods in
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Another area of improvement for the Company in 2003 was in the Target segment. Target was able to improve their
stock-turn from 3.8 times in 2002 to 4.3 times in 2003. This higher flow and faster movement of inventory had a positive impact on gross profit.



In 2003, the Company revised its policy of accounting for supplier promotional rebates. Under this guidance, virtually all forms of rebates (including some which under
previous accounting guidance were able to be taken directly to income) are treated as a reduction in the cost of inventory, deferring the recognition of the income to as and when the inventory is sold. As a result from 2003, rebates previously
recorded as other revenue from operating activities, are now disclosed as a reduction in cost of goods sold.



|                                        |  |         |  |        
|--------------------------------------- |  | ------- |  | -------
|                                        |  | 2003A$M |  | 2002A$M
|Other revenue from operating activities |  | 17.7    |  | 650.6  
|                                        |  |         |  |        



Other revenue from operating
activities predominantly included income from the hotels owned by the Coles Myer Liquor Group business, and other small items in 2003. In 2002 supplier promotional rebates were included. Refer below for further details on supplier promotional
rebates.



Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy
for supplier promotional rebates



Rebates that were previously
recorded as other revenue from operating activities were recorded in 2003 as a reduction in inventory deferring the recognition of the income to when the inventory is sold, at which time it is recorded as a reduction in cost of goods sold. The
impact of this adjustment was a reduction to profit before interest and tax by A$79.3 million in 2003. The impact on adoption of the change at July 29, 2002 was A$76.5 million.



Sale of property, plant and equipment, investments and businesses and controlled
entities



|                                                                                                             |  |         |   |  |         |  
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | ------- | - |  | ------- | -
|                                                                                                             |  | 2003A$M |   |  | 2002A$M |  
|Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment, investments and businesses and controlled entities      |  | 392.5   |   |  | 111.8   |  
|                                                                                                             |  |         |   |  |         |  
|Net book value of property, plant and equipment, investments and businesses and controlled entities disposed |  | (416.8  | ) |  | (123.9  | )
|                                                                                                             |  |         |   |  |         |  



The sale of Sydney Central Plaza
Shopping Center (SCP) was finalized during March 2003. Proceeds in relation to this sale were A$372.8 million. For Australian GAAP, the property was sold and removed from the Companys balance sheet, with a A$5.5 million profit booked.



The Company had previously revalued the property in accordance with Australian
GAAP. Each revaluation adjustment was included as a reconciling item in the U.S. GAAP Revaluation of property as assets are not permitted to be revalued under U.S. GAAP. The profit on sale according to U.S. GAAP was A$100.4 million.



Under U.S. GAAP, the property was considered to be a sale and leaseback.
Accordingly, for U.S. reporting, the A$100.4 million profit on sale has been deferred and amortized over the life of the lease in accordance with FASB Statement No. 98 Accounting for Leases (FAS 98). This amount was included in Note 31
(d)  Gains on sale of properties which have been leased back.



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The Company disposed of other plant and equipment during 2003, primarily due to store refurbishments and closures. This
realized a net loss of A$31.2 million compared with a net loss of A$27.0 million in 2002.



Borrowing costs



Borrowing costs
decreased from A$102.9 million in 2002 to A$86.9 million in 2003, with the Company benefiting from reduced debt levels and lower interest rates. This was partially offset by the average finance rate, which increased to 6.4% in 2003 from 6.2% in
2002.



Advertising expenses



U.S. GAAP requires the advertising income and expenses to be netted and disclosed as one
item. This is expressly prohibited under Australian GAAP reporting and each item must be disclosed on a gross basis.



The reconciliation at Note 31 between Australian and U.S. GAAP is performed at the net income level, at which point there are no differences between the two regulations.



These expenses predominantly relate to all production costs and fees relating
to press, radio, television, and catalogue advertising of merchandise. The increase from 2002 is in line with the companys aim of maintaining market share in all its trading businesses in an increasingly competitive environment. Other factors
contributing to the increase are sales increases and new business initiatives.



|                               |  |          |   |  |          |  
|------------------------------ |  | -------- | - |  | -------- | -
|                               |  | 2003A$M  |   |  | 2002A$M  |  
|Selling and occupancy expenses |  | (5,327.5 | ) |  | (5,159.2 | )
|                               |  |          |   |  |          |  



Selling and occupancy expenses are
necessarily incurred to operate the Companys stores and other offices and sites. Management, with an aim to keep these costs down to remain competitive, monitors these costs very closely. Total selling and occupancy expenses increased by 3.3%.



Salaries, wages, payroll tax, superannuation and other selling staff costs
increased 2.4% from A$3,139.5 million in 2002 to A$3,215.5 million in 2003. This is principally due to wages and salaries increases and a net increase of 151 additional stores operated by the company in 2003.



|                        |  |          |   |  |          |  
|----------------------- |  | -------- | - |  | -------- | -
|                        |  | 2003A$M  |   |  | 2002A$M  |  
|Administrative expenses |  | (1,183.2 | ) |  | (1,126.3 | )
|                        |  |          |   |  |          |  



Total administrative expenses
increased by 5.1% in 2003. Material changes relate to:



Salaries, wages,
payroll tax, superannuation and other administrative staff costs increased by 8.7% from A$632.8 million in 2002 to A$687.8 million in 2003. An additional 294 staff were employed within the property and unallocated segment, which includes head office
employees. Additional staff in conjunction with wages and salary increases is the primary reason for the increase.



Workers compensation increased from A$64.6 million in 2002 to A$101.2 million in 2003. The company self-insures for workers compensation. The Company
commenced self-insuring in NSW in February 2002. Workers Compensation laws are designed to ensure that employees who are injured or disabled on the job are provided with fixed monetary awards, eliminating the need for litigation. These laws
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accidents or illnesses. The self-insurance liability is determined actuarially, based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet
reported. The company has undertaken an intensive, internal Safety Right Now initiative, in an attempt to improve employee safety and reduce these expenses.



Offsetting the above was a decrease in general administrative expenses such as depreciation of office plant and equipment.



Income tax expense



The effective tax rate for 2003 was 30.8% (2002: 28.5%). The differences from the statutory
rate of 30% are explained in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements included at Item 18.



Net profit



The Companys
Australian GAAP net profit increased 22.1% from A$345.0 million in 2002 to A$421.1 million in 2003. Areas within the Company that contributed to this improvement were:



| | Myer segment returned a profit in 2003 after two consecutive years of losses. This improvement was mainly due to operational savings and margin improvement, as sales were consistent
with 2002.
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | Food and Liquor segment earnings grew faster than their sales  partly due to the expansion of the higher margin house brands products and improvement in cost of
goods
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | Targets result was up 73.9% from 2002. Closing non-performing stores during 2003, improving the merchandise mix and management of promotional programs achieved this result.
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The Companys U.S. GAAP net profit increased from A$310.7
million in 2002 to A$390.9 million in 2003. The difference between the 2003 Australian GAAP net profit and U.S. GAAP net profit is detailed in Note 31 to the consolidated financial statements included at Item 18.



There were three accounting policy related changes that impacted the 2003 result:



Supplier promotional rebates



As a result of the change in accounting policy for supplier promotional rebates, other
revenues from operating activities fell from A$650.6 million in 2002 to A$17.7 million in 2003. Rebates that were previously recorded as other revenue from operating activities have now been recorded as a reduction in inventory deferring the
recognition of the income to when the inventory is sold, at which time it is recorded as a reduction in cost of goods sold. The impact of this adjustment was a reduction to profit before interest and tax by A$79.3 million in 2003. The impact on
adoption of the change at July 29, 2002 was A$76.5 million.



Logistics expenses



Consistent with
other logistics expenses, logistics administration expenses were capitalized into inventory in 2003, deferring the expense to when the inventory is sold. Previously, these costs were expensed as incurred. The impact of this adjustment was an
increase to profit before interest and tax by A$5.0 million in 2003.



Amortization of liquor licenses



Liquor
licenses are now considered to have an indefinite life, and as a consequence no amortization was charged in 2003. Previously, liquor licenses had been amortized over 20 years. The impact of this adjustment was an increase to profit before interest
and tax by A$10.3 million in 2003. The effect of the change on Earnings Per Share was less than one cent.



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Dividends



A fully franked final dividend of A$0.125 per share was declared on all fully paid ordinary shares registered as at October 17, 2003, and paid on November 10, 2003. The
final dividend, combined with the interim dividend of A$0.135 per share, represented an annual dividend of A$0.26 per share. This represented an increase of A$0.005 per share over the 2002 annual dividend.



RETAIL RESULT



Food, Liquor & Fuel Group



2004 compared with 2003



|                       |  |          |  |          |  |        |  
|---------------------- |  | -------- |  | -------- |  | ------ | -
|                       |  | 2004     |  | 2003     |  | Change |  
|Sales (A$M)            |  | 21,146.3 |  | 16,557.6 |  | 27.7   | %
|Segment result1(A$M)   |  | 674.5    |  | 562.0    |  | 20.0   | %
|Stores                 |  | 1,924    |  | 1,305    |  | 619    |  
|Selling area2(M.sq.ft) |  | 16.695   |  | 16.235   |  | 2.8    | %



|1. | Profit from ordinary activities before income tax and interest
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------



|2. | Excludes Coles Express locations
|-- | --------------------------------



At July 25, 2004, the Food, Liquor & Fuel operations comprised Supermarkets (Coles and
Bi-Lo), the Coles Myer Liquor Group (including Liquorland, Quaffers, Vintage Cellars, ALG, Theos and Liquorland Direct) and Coles Express which collectively accounted for 65.5% of the Companys total sales in 2004 (2003: 61.3%). The 2003
numbers have been restated to include Liquorland Direct, which was previously included in Emerging Businesses.



Retail sales for this group increased by 27.7% to A$21,146.3 million (2003: A$16,557.6 million). After adjusting for sales relating to Coles Express (business commenced operations in 2004), sales increased from
A$16,557.6 million to A$17,969.4 million, an increase of A$1,411.8 million, or 8.5%.



The segment result (profit before interest and tax) increased by 20.0% to A$674.5 million (2003: A$562.0 million). After adjusting for the Coles Myer Liquor Group head office relocation costs of A$14.6 million in 2004 and the Mt Druitt
restructure costs of A$5.0 million in 2004, and accounting policy changes of A$34.0 million and losses from exited businesses of A$2.5 million in 2003, the segment result would have been A$694.1 million in 2004 and A$598.5 million in 2003,
representing a 16.0% increase. After further adjusting for the profit of Coles Express of A$20.1 million, the result of the Food and Liquor operations would have increased by A$75.5 million or 12.6% to A$674.0 million.



Sales momentum in the Food and Liquor group increased over the year, with fourth quarter Food
and Liquor growth of 9.4%. This is a reflection of the new fuel and fresh food offers. New fresh produce departments with their market look are now a feature in the majority of Coles stores, supported by better product quality. Fresh
food improvements have also benefited customer traffic, assisting sales growth across the store. Fuel discounts are a key part of the Groups loyalty program and are being used in different and innovative ways to delight customers. This
recently included the FlyBuys for fuel offer, where Coles Myer Source MasterCard holders could redeem FlyBuys points for Coles Express fuel.



The increase in the Food and Liquor result reflects sales leverage relative to costs, reduced shrinkage and waste, and continued streamlining of costs. The margin
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impact of double loyalty costs incurred in the second halfboth shareholder discount and fuel discount.



The Liquorland head office was relocated from Sydney to Melbourne ahead of schedule in August
2004, which will enable our Food and Liquor teams to work more closely on innovative ways to delight the customer and to benefit from cross-brand career development opportunities.



The store expansion program continued during the year, with 29 new supermarkets and 21 new liquor outlets.



Coles Express was launched in Victoria in July 2003, with the progressive national roll-out
completed by March 2004. The total network of 598 sites provides the Group with leadership in both the fuel and convenience retailing channels, leveraging off its quality Shell fuel offer, prime locations and well established convenience stores.



2003 compared with 2002



|                       |  |          |  |          |  |        |  
|---------------------- |  | -------- |  | -------- |  | ------ | -
|                       |  | 2003     |  | 2002     |  | Change |  
|Sales (A$M)            |  | 16,557.6 |  | 15,909.7 |  | 4.1    | %
|Segment result1(A$M)   |  | 562.0    |  | 541.6    |  | 3.8    | %
|Stores                 |  | 1,305    |  | 1,179    |  | 126    |  
|Selling area (M.sq.ft) |  | 16.235   |  | 15.244   |  | 6.5    | %



|1. | Profit from ordinary activities before income tax and interest
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------



At July 27, 2003, the Food and Liquor operations comprised Supermarkets (Coles and Bi-Lo), and the Coles Myer Liquor Group (including Liquorland, Quaffers, Vintage
Cellars, ALG, and Theos) which collectively accounted for 61.3% of the Companys total sales in 2003 (2002: 61.9%). The 2003 and 2002 numbers have been restated to include Liquorland Direct, which was previously included in Emerging
Businesses.



Retail sales for this group (including intersegment sales of A$0.9
million in 2002) increased by 4.1% to A$16,557.6 million (2002: A$15,909.7 million). After adjusting for sales relating to Red Rooster (business exited in May 2002), sales increased by 5.3% from A$15,728.4 million to A$16,557.6 million.



The segment result (profit before interest and tax) increased by 3.8% to A$562.0 million
(2002: A$541.6 million). After adjusting for accounting policy changes of A$34.0 million in 2003 relating to liquor licenses, rebates and logistics, and losses from exited business of A$2.5 million in 2003 and A$11.3 million in 2002, the segment
result would have been A$598.5 million for 2003 and A$552.9 million in 2002, representing an increase of A$45.6 million, or 8.2%.



While sales were impacted by our major competitors intensified fuel discounts during 2003, sales growth momentum increased in the fourth quarter. This reflected the
early impacts of customer initiatives in price perception, fresh produce and house brands, most of which are yet to be fully implemented.



Continued focus on efficiency initiatives has underpinned and enabled solid growth, with both our supermarket and liquor businesses improving their margins over the year.
The result reflects improvements in shrinkage and waste, reduced product cost and strong growth of our higher margin house brands in both Coles and Bi-Lo. These initiatives, together with reinvestment of the shareholder discount reduction, have
enabled the Brands to further improve price competitiveness.



The store
expansion program continued during the year, with 42 new supermarkets, 92 new liquor stores and six new hotels. This included the strategic acquisition of Theos Liquor in NSW, which was settled on May 26.



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Kmart and Officeworks



2004 compared with 2003



|                       |  |         |  |         |  |        |  
|---------------------- |  | ------- |  | ------- |  | ------ | -
|                       |  | 2004    |  | 2003    |  | Change |  
|Sales (A$M)            |  | 4,681.0 |  | 4,369.5 |  | 7.1    | %
|Segment result1(A$M)   |  | 151.0   |  | 103.8   |  | 45.5   | %
|Stores                 |  | 303     |  | 298     |  | 5      |  
|Selling area (M.sq.ft) |  | 11.674  |  | 11.470  |  | 1.8    | %



|1. | Profit from ordinary activities before income tax and interest
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------



At July 25, 2004, Kmart and Officeworks included Kmart, Kmart Garden Super Centers, Kmart
Tyre and Auto, Tyremaster, Officeworks, Officeworks Direct and Viking.



Sales
for this group, including inter-segment sales of A$1.1 million in 2004 and A$0.9 million in 2003, increased by 7.1% to A$4,681.0 million (2003: A$4,369.5 million).



Increased sales have been achieved at the same time as some improvements in gross margins. This combined with the ability to contain costs
has led to the improved segment result.



The segment result increased by 45.5%
to A$151.0 million (2003: A$103.8 million). Included in these results is a credit of A$15.4 million relating to a re-measurement of the Kmart New Zealand onerous lease provision, which has resulted from improved trading conditions in New Zealand.
After adjusting for the impact of this re-measurement, the segment result would have been A$135.6 million.



As detailed below, after adjusting for the impact of accounting policy changes and the re-measurement of the Kmart New Zealand onerous lease provision, the 2003 segment result would have been A$103.6 million.



Taking these adjustments into account, the segment result would have increased
by A$32.0 million, or 30.9%.



The improved result is evidence that customers
have responded to Kmarts product offer, competitive prices and improved marketing in both general merchandise and apparel. Highlights in general merchandise were new ranges in the home offer and sustained growth in toys, leisure and
entertainment. In apparel, new brands included Hilary Duff and Sista, and house brands including Girl Xpress, Now and Solutions were solid performers.



The success of the Easter, Stocktake and Mothers Day Sales, along with our Mega Electrical and Toy Sales also contributed to the improved results.



Kmart opened five new stores during the year, bringing the network to 175 stores. The store
refurbishment plan continued with lower fixtures and wider aisles, improving the shopping experience for customers and making it easier for them to move through the store.



Officeworks delivered another good performance. The result reflects good sales growth, improved merchandise mix and ongoing business
efficiencies. A new focus on house-brands was also initiated, resulting in new packaging and clearer price points.Officeworks opened nine new stores in the year, increasing the network to 78. Another 20 stores were updated with major
refurbishments. Twelve new in-store technology centers were opened, bringing the total to 22, while the rollout of the digital printing program is nearing completion with 66 stores now offering the service.



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2003 compared with 2002



|                       |  |         |  |         |  |        |  
|---------------------- |  | ------- |  | ------- |  | ------ | -
|                       |  | 2003    |  | 2002    |  | Change |  
|Sales (A$M)            |  | 4,369.5 |  | 3,904.4 |  | 11.9   | %
|Segment result1(A$M)   |  | 103.8   |  | 62.4    |  | 66.3   | %
|Stores                 |  | 298     |  | 272     |  | 26     |  
|Selling area (M.sq.ft) |  | 11.470  |  | 10.687  |  | 7.3    | %



|1. | Profit from ordinary activities before income tax and interest
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------



At July 27, 2003, Kmart and Officeworks included Kmart Garden Super Centers, Kmart Tyre and Auto, Tyremaster, Officeworks Direct and Viking. The 2002 numbers have been
restated to include Officeworks Direct, having previously been included in Emerging Businesses.



Sales for this group, including inter-segment sales of A$0.9 million in 2003 and A$0.8 million in 2002, increased by 11.9% to A$4,369.5 million (2002: A$3,904.4 million).



The segment result increased by 66.3% to A$103.8 million (2002: A$62.4 million). After
adjusting for accounting policy changes of $12.6 million in 2003 relating to rebates and logistics, the segment result would have been A$116.4 million for 2003, representing an increase of A$54.0 million, or 86.5%. Included in these results is a
credit of A$12.8 million relating to a re-measurement of the Kmart New Zealand onerous lease provision, which has resulted from improved trading conditions in New Zealand. After further adjusting for the impact of this re-measurement, the segment
result would have been A$103.6 million.



Kmarts strong result was a
direct reflection of the strategy put in place last year to move the Brand to the leadership position in discount department store retailing. Key sales drivers included entertainment, consumables and toys and leisure.



The store refurbishment program has progressed to plan, with wider aisles and lower fixtures
improving the in-store experience for customers. Kmart opened four new full-service stores and four Garden Super Centers over the year.



The Officeworks result reflects strong sales growth, improved merchandise mix, increased buying synergies with the Viking acquisition and efficient business practices.



The Officeworks network continued to expand, with 10 stores opened during the
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Myer & Megamart



2004 compared with 2003



|                       |  |         |  |         |  |        |  
|---------------------- |  | ------- |  | ------- |  | ------ | -
|                       |  | 2004    |  | 2003    |  | Change |  
|Sales (A$M)            |  | 3,322.4 |  | 3,239.9 |  | 2.5    | %
|Segment result1(A$M)   |  | 42.8    |  | 5.0     |  | 756.0  | %
|Stores                 |  | 70      |  | 72      |  | (2     | )
|Selling area (M.sq.ft) |  | 8.634   |  | 8.618   |  | 0.2    | %



|1. | Profit from ordinary activities before income tax and interest
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------



Sales for this group increased by 2.5% to A$3,322.4 million (2003: A$3,239.9 million).



The segment result increased by A$37.8 million to A$42.8 million (2003: A$5.0 million). After adjusting for restructuring costs for the Mt.
Druitt centre of A$14.2 million in 2004, the segment result would have been A$57.0 million for 2004.



As detailed below, after adjusting for the impact of accounting policy changes the 2003 segment result would have been A$20.3 million.



Taking these adjustments into account, the segment result would have increased by A$36.7 million.



The combination of ongoing enhancements to our merchandise offer, strong customer focus and
our strategic marketing program has driven the improved result. Increased margins reflect improved inventory management and well-managed markdown control. Strong performing categories included womens, mens, cosmetics, soft home,
accessories and footwear.



Strategic management of our store portfolio during
the year also contributed to the result. Store upgrades were completed at Chatswood, Highpoint, Perth and Parramatta, along with the re-opening of the newly refurbished Bondi store in April 2004. Three under-performing stores were closed during the
year in Bathurst, Bairnsdale and Mt Druitt.



2003 compared with 2002



|                       |  |         |  |         |   |  |        |   
|---------------------- |  | ------- |  | ------- | - |  | ------ | --
|                       |  | 2003    |  | 2002    |   |  | Change |   
|Sales (A$M)            |  | 3,239.9 |  | 3,243.2 |   |  | (0.1   | )%
|Segment result1(A$M)   |  | 5.0     |  | (26.5   | ) |  |        |   
|Stores                 |  | 72      |  | 72      |   |  |        |   
|Selling area (M.sq.ft) |  | 8.618   |  | 8.474   |   |  | 1.7    | % 



|1. | Profit from ordinary activities before income tax and interest
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------



Sales for this group decreased by 0.1% to A$3,239.9 million (2002: A$3,243.2 million).



The segment result increased by A$31.5 million to A$5.0 million (2002: A$26.5 million loss). After adjusting for accounting policy changes
of A$15.3 million in 2003 relating to rebates and logistics, the segment result would have been A$20.3 million for 2003, representing an increase of A$46.8 million.



Sales were impacted during the year by the temporary closure of the Bondi Myer store in New South Wales and shareholder discount reduction.
The quality of sales and inventory has shown solid improvement, reflecting enhancements to merchandise assortments and in-store execution, planned and strategic marketing and more efficient capital investment.



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Target



2004 compared with 2003



|                       |  |         |  |         |  |        |  
|---------------------- |  | ------- |  | ------- |  | ------ | -
|                       |  | 2004    |  | 2003    |  | Change |  
|Sales (A$M)            |  | 2,851.8 |  | 2,646.9 |  | 7.7    | %
|Segment result1(A$M)   |  | 149.7   |  | 89.9    |  | 66.5   | %
|Stores                 |  | 253     |  | 254     |  | (1     | )
|Selling area (M.sq.ft) |  | 8.782   |  | 8.633   |  | 1.7    | %



|1. | Profit from ordinary activities before income tax and interest
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------



Sales increased by 7.7% to A$2,851.8 million (2003: A$2,646.9 million). Gross margins have increased slightly and costs have not grown as quickly as sales. These
factors have driven the improvement in the segment result. The segment result increased by 66.5% to A$149.7 million (2003: A$89.9 million).



As detailed below, after adjusting for the impact of accounting policy changes the 2003 segment result would have been A$92.0 million.



Taking these adjustments into account, the segment result would have increased by A$57.7
million.



Target has continued to successfully deliver on its strategy of
on-trend, affordable and high quality ranges, combined with excellent store execution and rapid sell-through within each season. The result reflects good management of product sourcing and promotional programs, combined with strong inventory
control.



Target is leading the Group in increasing the direct sourcing of
imported goods, which delivers greater cost efficiencies and faster access to new and differentiated products. Target has also benefited from a strong Australian dollar through this process, which has contributed to stronger gross margins.



Successful seasonal events have contributed to the result, along with key
promotions such as the Massive Home, Stocktake and Toy Sales. Customers have responded well to new private label ranges and product licences in apparel and homewares.



Target opened five stores during the year, replaced four and closed six, as part of the ongoing strategy of opening stores in key growth
areas, closing non-performing stores and increasing store sizes where appropriate.



2003 compared with 2002



|                       |  |         |  |         |  |        |  
|---------------------- |  | ------- |  | ------- |  | ------ | -
|                       |  | 2003    |  | 2002    |  | Change |  
|Sales (A$M)            |  | 2,646.9 |  | 2,422.4 |  | 9.3    | %
|Segment result1(A$M)   |  | 89.9    |  | 51.7    |  | 73.9   | %
|Stores                 |  | 254     |  | 259     |  | (5     | )
|Selling area (M.sq.ft) |  | 8.633   |  | 8.561   |  | 0.8    | %



|1. | Profit from ordinary activities before income tax and interest
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------



Sales increased by 9.3% to A$2,646.9 million (2002: A$2,422.4 million).



The segment result increased by 73.9% to A$89.9 million (2002: A$51.7 million). After adjusting for accounting policy changes of A$2.1 million in 2003 relating to rebates
and logistics, the segment result would have been A$92.0 million for 2003, representing an increase of A$40.3 million, or 77.9%.



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Target has delivered on its strategy of on-trend, affordable, high quality ranges and executing rapid sell-through within
each season. Customers have responded very well to our exciting and fashionable offer, reflecting our speed to market with new merchandising trends, improved in-store execution and a more customer friendly shopping environment.



The improved result in 2003 also reflects better management of product cost and promotional
programs, combined with strong inventory control.



Emerging Businesses



2004 compared with 2003



|                       |  |       |   |  |       |   |  |        |  
|---------------------- |  | ----- | - |  | ----- | - |  | ------ | -
|                       |  | 2004  |   |  | 2003  |   |  | Change |  
|Retail sales (A$M)     |  | 290.6 |   |  | 235.1 |   |  | 23.6   | %
|Segment result1(A$M)   |  | (19.2 | ) |  | (9.7  | ) |  | 97.9   | %
|Stores                 |  | 9     |   |  | 9     |   |  |        |  
|Selling area (M.sq.ft) |  | 0.04  |   |  | 0.03  |   |  |        |  



|1. | Profit from ordinary activities before income tax and interest
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------



This segment includes the businesses of Coles Online and Harris Technology. During 2004, management reporting was restructured resulting in Liquorland Direct being
reported in Food, Liquor & Fuel, having previously been reported in Emerging Businesses.



Sales increased from A$235.1 million in 2003 to A$290.6 million in 2004 (including intersegment sales of A$24.2 million in 2004 and A$31.5 million in 2003) an increase of 23.6%.



The segment result has deteriorated to a loss of A$19.2 million (2003: A$9.7 million loss).
Included in the loss was a A$5.7 million write-down of Shopfast goodwill.



2003 compared with 2002



|                       |  |       |   |  |       |   |  |        |   
|---------------------- |  | ----- | - |  | ----- | - |  | ------ | --
|                       |  | 2003  |   |  | 2002  |   |  | Change |   
|Retail sales (A$M)     |  | 235.1 |   |  | 235.7 |   |  | (0.2   | %)
|Segment result1(A$M)   |  | (9.7  | ) |  | (13.9 | ) |  | 30.2   | % 
|Stores                 |  | 9     |   |  | 5     |   |  | 4      |   
|Selling area (M.sq.ft) |  | 0.03  |   |  | 0.02  |   |  |        |   



|1. | Profit from ordinary activities before income tax and interest
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------



The 2003 and 2002 numbers have been restated to exclude Liquorland Direct, which is now included in Food, Liquor & Fuel. The 2002 numbers have been restated to
exclude Officeworks Direct, which is now included in Kmart and Officeworks. Myer Direct was sold on November 27, 2001 with settlement effective at the end of January 2002.



Sales decreased from A$235.7 million in 2002 to A$235.1 million in 2003 (including intersegment sales of A$31.5 million in 2003 and A$25.0
million in 2002), a decrease of A$0.6 million, or 0.2%. After adjusting for sales relating to Myer Direct (business exited in January 2002), sales increased from A$196.1 million to A$235.1 million.



The segment result has improved by 30.2% to a loss of A$9.7 million (2002: A$13.9 million
loss). After adjusting for the exited business the segment result would have been a A$12.8 million loss for 2002. After adjusting for the exited business the 2003 segment result represented an improvement of A$3.1 million.



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Harris Technology continued to increase its market share in the PC reseller market and opened four new business centers.
Coles Online benefited from strengthened marketing activity following an agreement to out-source pick, pack and delivery services from Australia Post.



Property and Unallocated



2004 compared with 2003



Property and Unallocated includes income derived from the Companys property portfolio, and unallocated corporate costs that are not directly attributable to the
retail brands.



Contributing to the results of the property division is
primarily rental income from the Companys property portfolio and any gains/losses arising from property disposals. Unallocated corporate costs primarily relate to head office costs, such as services provided by the executive team, secretarial,
group accounting, taxation and treasury. The result does not include any direct retail expenses, which are charged by Retail Support Services to the retail brands by way of Service Level Agreements.



Property and Unallocated segment loss increased by 50.8% from A$79.0 million in 2003 to
A$119.1 million in 2004. Included in this loss were net supply chain transformation costs of A$47.8 million and additional proceeds of A$9.9 million relating to Sydney Central Plaza.



Gains from property disposals increased by A$3.0 million to A$9.9 million (A$6.9 million was recorded in 2003). Property operating earnings
fell from A$27.6 million in 2003 to A$13.9 million in 2004 as a result of the sale of Sydney Central Plaza in 2003. The book value of the property portfolio at year-end was A$425.4 million (2003 A$414.1 million).



2003 compared with 2002



Property and Unallocated segment loss increased by 37.2% from A$57.6 million in 2002 to
A$79.0 million in 2003. This loss does not include any direct retail expenses, which are charged by Retail Support Services to the retail brands by way of Service Level Agreements.



A net gain from property disposals of A$6.9 million was recorded in 2003 compared with A$15.0 million in 2002. The book value of the
property portfolio at year-end was A$414.1 million (2002 A$612.1 million). As a result of the sale of Sydney Central Plaza during the year, rental incomes have also declined.



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|B. | LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
|-- | -------------------------------



Cash Flow information



|                                           |  |         |   |  |         |  
|------------------------------------------ |  | ------- | - |  | ------- | -
|                                           |  | 2004A$M |   |  | 2003A$M |  
|Net cash inflow from operating activities  |  | 1,338.3 |   |  | 1,178.4 |  
|Net cash outflow from investing activities |  | (710.5  | ) |  | (437.2  | )
|                                           |  |         |   |  |         |  
|Free cash flow                             |  | 627.8   |   |  | 741.2   |  
|Net cash outflow from financing activities |  | (680.6  | ) |  | (712.5  | )
|                                           |  |         |   |  |         |  
|Net (decrease)/increase in cash held       |  | (52.8   | ) |  | 28.7    |  
|                                           |  |         |   |  |         |  



Net cash provided from operating activities



Net cash inflow
from operating activities increased by A$159.9 million, reflecting the improvement in the segment results.



Net cash used in investing activities



Net cash outflow from investing activities of A$710.5 million includes A$704.1 million (2003: A$625.2 million) of capital expenditure on property, plant and equipment,
and A$192.0 million (2003: A$241.7 million) on business acquisitions, predominantly related to the acquisition of Coles Express outlets in 2004. Disposal of assets realized A$122.0 million in 2004 compared with A$417.5 million in 2003. Proceeds in
2004 are mainly attributable to the sale of Newmart and Sands and McDougall, as well as numerous other retail outlets. Proceeds in 2003 are primarily attributable to the sale of Sydney Central Plaza, a significant freehold property, for A$372.8
million (net of transaction and sale-related costs of A$17.2 million).



Net cash used in financing activities



Net cash outflow from financing activities of A$680.6 million, (2003: A$712.5 million) comprise A$307.8 million (2003: A$287.6 million) in cash payments for dividends, the net reduction in interest bearing debt of A$409.9 million (2003:
A$424.9 million) and proceeds from the exercise of options of A$37.1 million (2003: A$NIL).



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Apart from Australian corporate law, which requires dividends to be declared from retained earnings, there are no legal
or economic restrictions on the ability of subsidiaries within the Group to transfer funds to the Company in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances.



Capitalization



|                                                                |  |         |  |        
|--------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ------- |  | -------
|                                                                |  | 2004A$M |  | 2003A$M
|Cash                                                            |  | 849.0   |  | 905.5  
|Short-term deposits                                             |  | 234.4   |  |        
|                                                                |  |         |  |        
|Cash                                                            |  | 1,083.4 |  | 905.5  
|                                                                |  |         |  |        
|Bank overdraft                                                  |  | 7.1     |  | 10.8   
|Other loans                                                     |  | 254.4   |  |        
|                                                                |  |         |  |        
|Short-term debt                                                 |  | 261.5   |  | 10.8   
|                                                                |  |         |  |        
|Foreign currency loans                                          |  |         |  | 7.5    
|Foreign currency bonds and notes                                |  | 320.6   |  | 452.4  
|Bonds and notes under domestic and international facilities     |  | 330.0   |  | 600.0  
|Net value of currency swaps hedging foreign currency borrowings |  | 62.8    |  | 83.4   
|                                                                |  |         |  |        
|Long-term debt                                                  |  | 713.4   |  | 1,143.3
|                                                                |  |         |  |        
|Shareholders equity                                            |  | 4,097.6 |  | 3,799.2
|                                                                |  |         |  |        
|Total Capitalization*                                           |  | 5,072.5 |  | 4,953.3
|                                                                |  |         |  |        



|* | Total capitalization consists of short-term debt, long-term debt and shareholders equity.
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The Company is of the opinion that its working capital will be sufficient for the next 12 months given the current trading expectations.



Net debt



Total long-term debt was A$713.4 million at July 25, 2004, compared with A$1,143.3 million
at July 27, 2003. The reduction represents borrowings that matured in 2004. The weighted average debt duration at July 25, 2004, was 1.1 years (2003: 1.6 years). For a summary of the maturity profile of long-term liabilities, refer to Note 18 of the
consolidated financial statements.



At July 25, 2004, the Company had a net
cash (total cash less debt) position of A$108.5 million (2003: net debt (total debt less cash) position of A$248.6 million). This reflects the strong cash flows during the year. The gearing ratio of net debt to total capital (being net debt to net
debt and equity) at July 25, 2004, was (2.7)% compared to 6.2% at July 27, 2003. The improvement is primarily due to the strong net cash position at the 2004 year end. Net borrowing costs decreased from A$63.2 million to A$13.5 million. The average
finance rate increased from 6.4% at July 27, 2003, to 6.5% at July 25, 2004.



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Sources of liquidity



Coles Myer Finance Limited (CMFL) operates a number of different borrowing
programs. These consist of:



| | An A$3,000.0 million Debt Issuance Program with Medium Term Notes on issue equivalent to A$320.6 million outstanding at year-end. The instruments defining the rights of the security
holders (the Deed of Covenant and Deed of Guarantee) are included as Exhibits to this Form 20-F. An annual update of the program is required.
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | An unlimited Domestic Commercial Paper program established in October 2000 with A$0.0 million outstanding at year-end.
|- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | A US$500.0 million Euro Commercial Paper Program, with US$0.0 million outstanding at year-end.
|- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



In addition, the following program is dormant but due to outstanding borrowings cannot be cancelled:



| | A$1,000.0 million Domestic Medium Term Note Program with issues of A$350.0 million outstanding at year-end and due to mature in July 2005.
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The following programs have recently been terminated:



| | US$500.0 million Euro-Medium Term Note Program cancelled effective September 15, 2004.
|- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | US$1 billion US Medium Term Note Program for Coles Myer Finance (USA) Limited, cancelled effective August 6, 2004.
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Coles Myer has relationships with seven major domestic and international banks, which at July
25, 2004 provided A$530.0 million of committed undrawn standby facilities. In addition, the Company has a range of relationships with other major banks and investment banks, which provide it with transactional and advisory services.



Coles Myer undertakes borrowings denominated in foreign currencies and imports both
merchandise for re-sale and non-merchandise and capital equipment for use in its operations, which may also be priced in foreign currencies. The risks of variation in the rates of exchange for these currencies are managed by compliance with a
Board-approved Foreign Exchange Risk Management Policy. This Policy provides that all foreign currency denominated borrowings will be converted to A$ at the time that the borrowing is undertaken, by use of currency swaps or long dated forward
exchange agreements. Thus, the Company is not exposed to foreign exchange risk on its borrowings, other than in the event of default by a counter-party to a swap agreement. This risk is considered to be negligible.



The Company operates a centralized system for management of foreign exchange risk associated
with merchandise imports. The impact of currency movements applies largely to goods sourced directly from overseas in the non-food brands amounting to less than 10% of product cost in these businesses. This system involves the Companys
centralized treasury function implementing hedges for merchandise imports as soon as a firm order for the merchandise is advised, thereby eliminating the exposure to exchange rate fluctuations. Similarly, foreign exchange risk associated with the
importation of non-merchandise and capital equipment is fully hedged at the time that a firm commitment is made for the equipment.



Exposure to interest rates is actively managed. At July 25, 2004, fixed interest rates applied to 66.5% of interest bearing debt.



See also Item 11 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.



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Capital Management Initiatives



On October 12, 2000, the Company announced an on-market buy-back program of up to 30 million shares to be undertaken when appropriate
depending on market conditions and the Companys desired financial profile.



At July 25, 2004, an on-market buy-back program remained in place, with 28.4 million shares remaining of the original approved facility.



ReCAPS



At the Companys Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on November 22, 2000, shareholders approved an amendment to the Companys Constitution to include the authority required by the Corporations Law to
undertake an issue of preference shares.



As a result of this approval, the
Company proceeded with an offering in Australia of ReCAPS  reset convertible preference shares - that listed on the Australian Stock Exchange on December 19, 2000. No action was taken to register or qualify the ReCAPS or the offer or otherwise
permit a public offering of the ReCAPS in any jurisdiction outside Australia. The issue raised A$700 million.



The key features of ReCAPS include:



| |  | A fully franked dividend for the first five years of 6.5% on an issue price of A$100 per share.
| | - | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | Flexibility to convert after five years into Coles Myer ordinary shares with a value (based on the previous twenty business days) of at least A$105.26
| | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | Participation in any increase in Coles Myers ordinary share price above A$10.88.
| | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Specifically:



Shareholders receive a preferential, non-cumulative dividend of at least 6.5% per annum, fixed at 6.5%until November 30, 2005. ReCAPS dividends are paid in
priority to any dividends declared on Coles Myer Ltd ordinary shares. In the event of a winding up of the Company, ReCAPS will rank for repayment of capital behind all creditors of Coles Myer but ahead of ordinary shares.



The ReCAPS dividend is payable half-yearly in arrears, generally around May 31 and November
30 each year. The dividend rate (currently set at 6.5% per annum) can be increased or decreased only on reset dates by the directors of the board. The first Reset date is November 30, 2005. Payment of dividends is at the discretion of the directors
and is subject to there being funds legally available for distribution.



Before
or on Reset dates, the outstanding ReCAPS may be converted to ordinary shares at the option of holders of ReCAPS or Coles Myer. The number of ordinary shares issued on conversion will be subject to a minimum of 9.6739 and a maximum of 100.77.



Each of the ReCAPS will convert into a number of ordinary shares calculated
with reference to the conversion discount (CD) and the average sale price of ordinary shares traded on ASX during the 20 business days immediately preceding the conversion date (VWAP).



The Conversion ratio is calculated as follows:



Face value



VWAP- (CD*VWAP)



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The conversion discount is currently set at 5%. This means that for every ReCAPS share, the owner will receive A$105.26
worth of ordinary shares on conversion date. For example, if the average ordinary share price at conversion is A$5.00, then the ReCAPS holder will receive 21 ordinary shares (A$105.26 ÷ A$5.00 = 21.05). Where a total number of additional
ordinary shares to be allotted on conversion includes a fraction, that fraction will be disregarded (rounded to 21 shares).



As shareholders must receive a minimum of 9 ordinary shares, there is the opportunity for these holders to participate in any increase in ordinary share price above
A$10.88.



For example, if the average ordinary share price at conversion is
A$15.00, then the conversion calculation would indicate that the holder would receive only 7 shares (A$105.26 ÷ A$15.00 = 7). However, the Company, under the terms and conditions in the ReCAPS prospectus must not allocate any less than 9.6739
shares (rounded to 9 shares) per ReCAPS holder. Accordingly, the holder will receive the 9 shares, which will mean that they have received A$135.00 of value on conversion, not the A$105.26.



As a result of the minimum and maximum number of ordinary shares on conversion being set by
the Company in the terms and conditions of the ReCAPS prospectus, the holders of ReCAPS are also exposed to movements in the ordinary share price.



The Company can amend the dividend rate at each reset date. Therefore, from November 30, 2005  the next reset date  the Company can amend the rate and terms
of the dividend payments. These new terms will be fixed until the next reset date, which will be declared at the time of the first reset date. Accordingly, it is not possible to determine the dividend rate after 2005, at this time.



For the filings relating to 2001-2003, the Company included the ReCAPS as part of equity for
both Australian and U.S. reporting. For the 2004 filing the Company has adopted FAS 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity. Under the new rules the ReCAPS have been reclassified from
equity to debt for U.S. reporting purposes. Refer Note 31 (o) to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.



|C. | RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, PATENTS AND LICENSES ETC.
|-- | ---------------------------------------------------



Not applicable.



|D. | TREND INFORMATION
|-- | -----------------



Relevant industry and market trends are discussed for the Company as a whole and for each business segment in Item 5A Operating Results.



|E. | OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
|-- | ------------------------------



The Company does not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements that are not consolidated by the Company. The Company has investments in the following associated
entities, which are accounted for under the equity method of accounting as permitted by Australian GAAP:



| | CMS General Trust  trust arrangement that owns and operates the Cairns Central Shopping Center.
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | FlyBuysTMPartnership  a customer loyalty
program whereby customers accumulate points on their shopping purchases in order to redeem awards such as free travel and accommodation.
|- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | Quids Technology Pty. Ltd.  a software developer involved in developing software for two of the Companys retail businesses.
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Refer to Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements included at Item 18, for further
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Additionally, the Company has contracted, non-cancellable lease expenditure commitments not provided for in this
financial report. For the purposes of U.S. GAAP, transactions relating to certain of these leases are adjusted. Further details of these commitments are outlined in Commitments for Expenditure below and in Note 25 to the consolidated financial
statements included at Item 18.



|F. | CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
|-- | -----------------------



A summary of the Companys contractual obligations, including debt service obligations at July 25, 2004 is set out in the table below:



|                              |  |                  |  |                  |  |                   |  |                       |  |         
|----------------------------- |  | ---------------- |  | ---------------- |  | ----------------- |  | --------------------- |  | --------
|A$ million                    |  | Lessthan oneyear |  | One tothreeyears |  | Three tofiveyears |  | Greaterthan fiveyears |  | Total   
|Long-term debt                |  |                  |  | 523.4            |  | 140.0             |  | 50.0                  |  | 713.4   
|Capital expenditure(1)        |  | 190.0            |  | 3.4              |  |                   |  |                       |  | 193.4   
|Operating leases(2) (3)       |  | 939.1            |  | 1,790.3          |  | 1,632.1           |  | 5,023.7               |  | 9,385.2 
|                              |  |                  |  |                  |  |                   |  |                       |  |         
|Total contractual obligations |  | 1,129.1          |  | 2,317.1          |  | 1,772.1           |  | 5,073.7               |  | 10,292.0
|                              |  |                  |  |                  |  |                   |  |                       |  |         



|(1) | Amounts principally relate to building and fixture contracts for new stores and shopping
centers.
|--- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|(2) | Amounts relate to non-cancellable lease expenditure.
|--- | ----------------------------------------------------



|(3) | The Company subleases property and equipment to external parties. Future minimum lease
obligations include any potential exposure arising from default by external parties.
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|ITEM 6 | DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
|------ | ------------------------------------------



|A. | DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
|-- | -------------------------------



The Directors of Coles Myer are vested with the management and control of the business and affairs of the Company. The Constitution of Coles Myer provides that there
shall be such number of Directors, not less than five nor more than 19, as the Directors may determine. At December 2, 2004, there were nine directors, of whom one was an Executive Director.



The Directors are subject to retirement by rotation with at least one third retiring each
year where the number of Directors is more than 5 (after certain exclusions), and with 2 retiring where the number of Directors is less than 5 (after certain exclusions). Eligible retiring directors may offer themselves for re-election by the
shareholders. A Director who is appointed a Managing Director by the Directors is not required to retire by rotation.



The office of a Director is subject to age limits. The Constitution provides that the office of a Director becomes vacant at the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting,
which follows, or is held on, the date that he or she reaches the age of 68 years.



The Constitution also provides that unless the Directors decide differently, the office of a Director employed by the Company or by a subsidiary of the Company becomes vacant if the Director ceases to be so employed.



On September 20, 2004 the Board adopted a new policy relating to the tenure of
non-executive directors, in line with Australian Stock Exchange corporate governance guidelines. Under the new policy, Directors other than the Chairman would normally hold office for no more than 10 years except where special circumstances existed.
The Chairman would be expected to serve in that role for a period of at least 5 years.



Board Changes and Composition



Details of the Directors in
office at December 2, 2004, were:



|                              |  |                                               |  |                                |  |        
|----------------------------- |  | --------------------------------------------- |  | ------------------------------ |  | -------
|Name                          |  | Office                                        |  | Initially elected or
appointed |  | Retires
|Richard H. Allert, AM         |  | Chairman                                      |  | 1995                           |  | 2006(2)
|John E. Fletcher              |  | Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer |  | 2001                           |  | n/a(1) 
|Patricia (Patty) E. Akopiantz |  | Director                                      |  | 2001                           |  | 2007   
|Ronald K. (Keith) Barton      |  | Director                                      |  | 2003                           |  | 2006(2)
|William (Bill) P. Gurry, AO   |  | Director                                      |  | 2001                           |  | 2006(2)
|Anthony (Tony) G. Hodgson     |  | Director                                      |  | 2003                           |  | 2006(2)
|Sandra V. McPhee              |  | Director                                      |  | 2003                           |  | 2006(2)
|Martyn K. Myer                |  | Director                                      |  | 1996                           |  | 2007   
|John M. (Michael) Wemms       |  | Director                                      |  | 2003                           |  | 2006(2)



|(1) | In accordance with Article 35 of the Companys Constitution, the Managing Director is not subject to retirement by rotation.
|--- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|(2) | In accordance with Article 35 of
the Companys Constitution, 3 of these directors will be brought forward to retire in 2005.
|--- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



At the 2004 AGM Ms. Patricia (Patty) E. Akopiantz and Mr. Martyn K. Myer were re-elected directors for a further three years. Mr. Mark M. Leibler retired effective November 18, 2004.



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In addition to the Directors, the Company has a group of senior managers who are responsible for all operational and
administrative functions of the business.



Senior management of Coles Myer who
were not Directors at December 2, 2004, were as follows:



|                 |  |                                                |  |                               |  |               
|---------------- |  | ---------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------------------- |  | --------------
|Name             |  | Position                                       |  | Appointed to current position |  | Joined Company
|Joe Barberis     |  | Managing Director, Coles Express               |  | 2003                          |  | 2003          
|Steven Cain      |  | Group Managing Director, Food, Liquor and Fuel |  | 2003                          |  | 2003          
|Pamela Catty     |  | Group General Manager, Corporate Affairs       |  | 2002                          |  | 2002          
|Ian Clubb        |  | Group General Manager, Human Resources         |  | 2002                          |  | 2002          
|Larry Davis      |  | Managing Director, Target                      |  | 2002                          |  | 2002          
|Tim Hammon       |  | Chief Officer, Corporate & Property Services   |  | 2001                          |  | 1996          
|Fraser MacKenzie |  | Chief Financial Officer                        |  | 2002                          |  | 2002          
|Gerry Masters    |  | Managing Director, Coles Supermarkets          |  | 2001                          |  | 1973          
|Peter Mahler     |  | Chief Information Officer                      |  | 2002                          |  | 2002          
|Peter Merritt    |  | Managing Director, Bi-Lo Supermarkets          |  | 2001                          |  | 1976          
|Andrew Potter    |  | Group General Manager, Supply Chain            |  | 2002                          |  | 2002          
|Dawn Robertson   |  | Managing Director, Myer Grace Bros             |  | 2002                          |  | 2002          
|Launa Inman      |  | Managing Director, Officeworks                 |  | 2004                          |  | 2001          
|Peter Scott      |  | Managing Director, Coles Myer Liquor Group     |  | 2004                          |  | 1976          
|Hani Zayadi      |  | Managing Director, Kmart                       |  | 2001                          |  | 2001          



Senior Management serves at the
discretion of the Directors. Also refer to Item 4A - HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT - RECENT DEVELOPMENTS - Management.



Details of the directors and senior management are as follows:



Directors



Richard (Rick) H. Allert, AM1

Chairman

FCA Age 61, (Appointed Director 1995, Chairman from October 10,
2002)



Mr. Allert has had a distinguished career as a Chartered Accountant. He
is the Chairman of AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited and Voyages Hotels and Resorts Pty Ltd. Mr. Allert is a director of the Australia Business Arts Foundation and a member of the Australia Councils Major Performing Arts Board, and has held
positions with a number of government instrumentalities and community organisations over many years. Formerly Chairman of AustralAsia Railway Corporation.



John E. Fletcher

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

FCPA Age 53, (Appointed Director 2001)



Prior to Coles Myer, Mr. Fletcher spent almost all his professional career with Brambles Industries, commencing in 1974, initially in an accounting role and then in a
series of operating and senior management positions. He was appointed General Manager of the Transport Division in 1982, Commercial Director Europe in 1984, Managing Director CHEP Australia in 1986, Managing Director Brambles Australia in 1988 and
Chief Executive Officer of Brambles Industries in 1993. Mr. Fletcher retired as Chief Executive Officer of Brambles in 2001. He is also a director of Telstra Corporation Limited.



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Patricia (Patty) E. Akopiantz

Non-executive Director

BA (Wellesley), MBA (Harvard) Age 41, (Appointed Director 2001)



Ms. Akopiantz has over 15 years senior management and consultancy experience in retail and consumer industries both in Australia and overseas. As a management consultant with McKinsey, she advised some of
Australias leading companies on strategy and organizational change and helped lead the Retail and Consumer Goods Practice.



She is a former General Manager of Marketing at David Jones and Vice President of a US apparel manufacturer. Ms. Akopiantz is a member of the Advisory Council of the
Australian Graduate School of Management, and a director of the Foundation for Young Australians and the YWCA. She manages her own strategy and marketing consultancy.



Ronald K. (Keith) Barton

Non-executive Director

BSc, PhD (UNSW), FTSE Age 64, (Appointed Director 2003)



Dr. Barton is a former Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of James Hardie
Industries Ltd, and after holding a variety of executive positions at CSR Ltd. Dr. Bartons current directorships include Tower Ltd, Citect Corporation Ltd and Amcor Ltd. He is also a director of RBS.RVIV.VAF Limited (established as a result of
a merger between the Royal Blind Society of NSW, the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind and Vision Australia Foundation). Dr. Bartons previous Board appointments include Goodman Fielder Ltd (Chairman), F H Faulding Ltd and Colonial Ltd.



William (Bill) P. Gurry, AO1

Non-executive
Director

LLB Age 57, (Appointed Director 2001)



Mr. Gurry was the immediate former Executive Chairman of one of Australias foremost investment banks, UBS Warburg. Prior to that he
was that firms Managing Director. He has had an outstanding career in the Australian finance sector, being a former Managing Director of Capel Court Corporation, National Mutual Royal Bank Limited and Executive Director of Australian Bank
Limited. Prior to his time at UBS Warburg, Mr. Gurry developed his own diverse financial consulting practice and held a number of directorships, including Normandy Limited, Chairman of Ericsson Australia, Deputy Chairman of BRL Hardy Limited and
Chairman of AIDC Limited. Mr. Gurry has also held a number of community interest roles. He is a former Deputy Chairman of the Australian Film Commission, a former director of the Australian Film Finance Corporation and former Trustee of the National
Gallery of Victoria. He is currently a Director of the Financial Markets Foundation for Children, New Matilda Pty Ltd, Australian Jesuit Foundation and the St Vincents and Mercy Private Hospital. He is also Chairman of GS Private Equity, one of
Australias largest private equity firms.



Anthony (Tony) G. Hodgson

Non-executive Director

FCA, FAICD Age 64, (Appointed Director 2003)



Mr. Hodgson was a co-founder of the specialist chartered accounting firm, Ferrier Hodgson, from which he retired in 2000 after 24 years. His role included the evaluation and implementation of marketing and business strategies to achieve
major corporate restructures and turnarounds. Mr. Hodgsons current Board appointments include HSBC Bank Australia Ltd, HSBC Asset Management Ltd (Chair) and Tabcorp Holdings Ltd. He also acts as a consultant to Ferrier Hodgson. Mr.
Hodgsons previous directorships include Melbourne Port Corporation and Victorian TAB (Chairman). Mr. Hodgson is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or to humanity at large.
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Ms Sandra McPhee

Non-executive Director

DipEd, FAICD Age 58, (Appointed Director 2003)



Ms. McPhee has extensive international leadership experience in sales, marketing and
consumer roles with major global brands. She spent the last 10 years in a number of senior commercial positions with Qantas Airways Limited. Ms. McPhees current Board appointments include Australia Post, Perpetual Trustees Australia Limited,
Primelife Corporation, The Art Gallery of NSW and St Vincents and Mater Health. She is a Council Member of Chief Executive Women. Previous non-executive roles included Deputy Chairman of South Australia Water, Director Tourism Council
Australia and CARE Australia.



Martyn K. Myer

Non-executive Director

BEng, MESc, MSM (MIT) Age 47, (Appointed Director 1996)



Mr. Myer has extensive experience in financial services and engineering. He is a director of Diversified United Investments Ltd, Chairman of CogState Ltd (a biotech company involved in Alzheimers disease
diagnosis and treatment) and was until recently Managing Director of Merlyn Asset Management Pty Ltd. Prior to his move to the financial services industry, he had extensive experience with some of Australias leading manufacturers. Mr. Myer has
involvement in several philanthropic activities, including President of the Howard Florey Institute of Experimental Physiology and Medicine at the University of Melbourne and The Myer Foundation.



Michael Wemms

Non-executive Director

BA, MBA, Age 64, (Appointed Director 2003)



Mr. Wemms has extensive retail and Board experience in the United Kingdom. Mr. Wemms worked at Tesco from 1972-2000 in a range of positions, including Store Manager, Retail Managing Director, Personnel Director and Store Operations
Director. He was a Director of Tesco plc from 1989-2000 and a part-time adviser to the Company from 2000-2003. In his executive roles at Tesco, Mr. Wemms led cultural change and helped shape convenience retailing in the United Kingdom through the
establishment of the Express petrol venture. He has been a director of the UK department store group, House of Fraser plc, since 1996 and Chairman since 2001 and a director of Inchcape plc.



Senior Management



Joe Barberis

Managing Director Fuel & Convenience

Age 45



Mr. Barberis was appointed Managing Director of Fuel and Convenience in July 2003, with responsibility for overseeing the rollout of Coles
Express Service Stations across Australia.



Joe has spent most of his
professional career with The Shell Company of Australia and has held a host of senior positions with Shell. His most recent role was as Managing Director of Shells Retail businesses across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, and
was also a member of Shells Asia-Pacific Retail Management Team and a director of The Shell Company of Australia Limited.



Steven Cain

Group Managing Director Food, Liquor and Fuel. Also refer
to Item 4A - HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT - RECENT DEVELOPMENTS - Management.

Age 40



Mr. Steven Cain was appointed Group Managing Director, Food, Liquor and Fuel in August 2003.



Steven has extensive commercial and operational experience in supermarket leadership as an
executive of the UK supermarket chain, Asda, during its performance turnaround. The Asda business transformation in which Steven participated is recognized as one of the most remarkable turnarounds in retailing history anywhere in the world,
culminating in the sale of the company to Wal-Mart in 1999.



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When Steven left Asda, he was appointed to lead UK communications company Carlton Plc, becoming the youngest ever Chief
Executive of a FTSE 100 company. He left Carlton in 2000 following the announcement of a proposed merger with United News Media, and has co-founded a start-up company, Going Green, to retail the UKs greenest car.



Pamela Catty

Group General Manager, Corporate Affairs

Age 52



Pamela began her career as a
journalist in the United Kingdom and Bermuda before moving to Australia in 1980. Between 1981-88, she worked as Media Adviser and then Senior Adviser to the Hon. Peter Anderson who held the positions of NSW Minister for Police, Minister for
Community Services and Minister for Health. In 1988, Pamela transferred to Federal politics as Media Adviser and Senior Adviser to the Hon. Neal Blewett, in the portfolios of Community Services and Health, Trade Negotiations and Social Security.



Pamela left Government in 1994 to start a career in the corporate world. She
was Executive General Manager of Corporate Affairs at Ansett Australia between 1996-2000. She then joined the National Australia Bank as General Manager Group Corporate Affairs. Pamela left the National to join Coles Myer as Group General Manager
Corporate Affairs in March 2002.



Pamela is the Deputy Chairman of Tourism
Victoria.



Ian Clubb

Group General Manager, Human Resources

Age 50



Ian Clubb was appointed Group General
Manager Human Resources for Coles Myer in January 2002. He is responsible for leading the human resources function to ensure Coles Myer is an organization which attracts, develops, motivates, rewards and retains the best people to assist the
organization achieve its business goals. Ian is responsible for the functional areas of recruitment, learning & development, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, safety, remuneration & benefits, HR Management Systems and HR
Support. He has extensive HR experience across a range of industries including finance, construction, information technology and telecommunications. His background includes a significant amount of experience in the Asia Pacific Region; firstly as
Human Resources Director with Apple Computer Inc., based in California, and then with the global software company Novell Inc.



Prior to joining Coles Myer, Ian spent more than five years creating and leading the HR function for the Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (SOCOG) which
delivered both the Olympic and Paralympic Games for Australia in 2000.



Larry Davis

Managing Director Target

Age 61



Mr. Davis joined Target from Kmart Corporation in Michigan where he held the position of Senior Vice President  Marketing and Advertising since 1996. His career has
been highlighted by 29 years at Sears Roebuck and Company and five years at Kmart US.



He began his career in 1965 with Sears as a management trainee and spent the next 15 years in merchandise management and store operations roles. In 1987, Mr. Davis was appointed to Regional General Merchandise Manager for the New York
region and was promoted to Eastern Regional Manager and then National Marketing Manager.



In 1994, Mr. Davis moved to an entrepreneurial role as President of the Anthony Sicari Division of Winner International, which specialized in the manufacturing of womens apparel. He was then recruited as a
retail consultant to the international marketing and advertising agency, Young & Rubicam to utilize his merchandise and retail marketing expertise. Mr. Davis joined Kmart US in 1996 and was appointed Senior Vice President  Marketing and
Advertising, where he led the campaign to reposition the company.



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Tim Hammon

Chief Officer Corporate & Property Services

Age 51



Mr. Tim Hammon is Chief Officer, Corporate and Shared Services for Coles Myer. This role
sees him responsible for business development, property, legal services, internal audit, risk management and company secretarial.



Mr. Hammon began his legal career as an Articled Clerk at the law firm Mallesons Stephen Jaques, becoming a partner in 1984. From 1993 to 1994 he was Managing Partner for
the firms Melbourne office, and in 1995, Managing Partner for the firms Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra offices. In 1996 he became Executive Director Strategy.



Mr. Hammon joined Coles Myer in July 1996 as General Counsel to the Coles Myer Board, and was appointed Chief Legal Officer in February
1997. His responsibilities at that time included Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance and Security. In 1998 he was appointed Chief Administration Officer and his responsibilities were expanded to include Property, Human Resources, Company
Secretarial, Media Relations and Government Affairs.



Fraser MacKenzie

Chief Financial Officer

Age 53



Fraser MacKenzie was appointed Chief
Financial Officer for Coles Myer Ltd in 2002, with responsibility for the Groups Finance and Administration. He has extensive experience in financial strategy and management, including complex business transformations and integrations and
successful cost reduction programs.



He began his career in 1972 with Ernst and
Young in Scotland. In 1976 he joined SmithKline Beecham in the UK where he worked in various financial management positions before becoming Business Development Director for Northern Europe. In 1985 he commenced as Finance Director for Australia and
in 1988 he was appointed Managing Director for the New Zealand operation. Between 1990 and 1993, Mr. MacKenzie worked for Hanimex and Gestetner Australasia as Finance Director.



Mr. MacKenzie held various positions between 1993 and 2001 including Market Development Director for Pfizer Animal Health New York, General
Manager for SmithKline Beecham Australia/New Zealand and Chief Financial Officer for OPSM Group Ltd.



Peter Mahler

Chief Information Officer

Age 52



Mr. Peter Mahler joined Coles Myer Ltd in October 2002 as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Peters role at Coles Myer is to provide Information Technology vision,
strategy and leadership. He has extensive experience in the strategic application of IT systems in organizational turnaround and customer-focussed environments in North America and Europe.



Between 1979 and 1985 he worked with Air Canada in Market Development and Systems
Integration. From 1985 to 1992 Peter was co-owner and consultant with Aeronomics Incorporated, which was one of the innovators in the field of Yield Management and Revenue Optimisation. In this capacity he was in charge of the International
operations focusing primarily on the Australasia and European markets.



In
1992, Peter joined WIC (Western International Communications), the largest media conglomerate in Canada as Vice President, IT, overseeing the consolidation of all IT functions within the 26 different companies. His areas of expertise expanded to
Decision Support Systems, Sales Force Automation, and Revenue Management Systems. From 1999 to 2002, Peter moved to Belgium to take over the role of CIO at Belgacom, Belgiums incumbent telecommunications operator, to provide technological
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Gerry Masters

Managing Director Supermarkets

Age 48



Gerry Masters was appointed Managing Director Supermarkets (accountable for Bi-Lo and Coles)
in August 2004 following the re-organization of Coles Myers Food and Liquor Group.



Mr. Masters joined Coles Supermarkets in 1973, as an after school casual and then as an executive trainee at the companys Broadmeadows (Victoria) supermarket.



He was appointed a Store Manager in 1977 and, following a number of other managerial
appointments, was made a District Supervisor in 1980, having roles in both Victoria and NSW. Mr. Masters was appointed Operations Manager in Tasmania in 1985 and three years later a Regional Fresh Foods Manager in NSW, and then Grocery Merchandise
Manager and later Regional Manager in the same state.



He was appointed State
Manager for Coles Supermarkets Tasmania in 1991 and then in 1992 he became State Manager for Queensland. He was appointed Managing Director of Bi-Lo in 1996 and continued in this role until May 2001, during this time Bi-Lo was the fastest growing
supermarket chain in the country. He then took over as Managing Director Coles Supermarkets until August 2004.



Peter Merritt

Managing Director Housebrand

Age 48



Peter Merritt was appointed Managing Director Housebrand for Coles Myer Supermarkets in early September 2004. This appointment followed a 3 1⁄2 year period as Managing
Director of BiLo supermarkets.



Mr. Merritt was previously State Manager,
Queensland for Coles Supermarkets and has been with the company for more than 28 years.



He joined Coles in 1976 as a trainee executive at the Bunbury store in Western Australia. He was appointed a store manager in 1979 at Albany followed by Kardinya before joining the Coles WA buying department in 1981 as a Dairy Buyer.



From 1983 to 1985 Mr. Merritt was involved in promotions roles as Assistant
Promotions Manager in Perth office, Deputy Manager Promotions in Coles Queensland office and Promotions Manager at the companys National Office.



In 1985 he became Manager and Coordinator of Sales in National Office followed by roles as Deputy Manager - Merchandise then Merchandise Controller in the Victorian State
Office.



He became General Manager - Meat National Office in 1992 and
Divisional General Manager - Fresh Foods Buying National Office in 1994 before taking up the role as Coles Queensland State Manager in 1996.



Andrew Potter

Group General Manager,
Supply Chain

Age 42



Mr. Andrew Potter joined Coles Myer Ltd in October 2002 as Group General Manager of Supply Chain. His responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of an
end-to-end Supply Chain strategy with common standards, processes and platforms to optimize the capability and scale of CMLs distribution network. This strategy has been designed to lower the cost of operation to each brand.



Andrew Potter has had 15 years experience designing, managing and delivering supply chain
programs with major companies in Europe, North and South America and Asia. He joined Coles Myer from PwC Consulting in London where he was a Director and member of the PwC UK Leadership team for Supply Chain and Operations Solutions that focuses on
best practice supply chain and program management.



Prior to consulting, Andrew
has held line management roles within Food and Apparel distribution with BOC and Exel Logistics in the UK. He has an Honours Degree from the University of Liverpool and an MBA from the University of Bradford.



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Dawn Robertson

Managing Director Myer

Age 49



Ms. Dawn Robertson is Managing Director of Myer. Ms. Robertson began her retailing career as
an executive trainee at Davidsons (a division of R H Macy) in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1977, after graduating from Auburn University with a BA in Fashion Merchandising. Over six years, she progressed through the positions of department manager and
group manager to buyer for a number of departments.



Ms. Robertson moved to The
May Company in 1983 and held a number of senior positions across various divisions of the group in the next 13 years. From 1997-98, Ms. Robertson was President and CEO of McRaes, a division of Saks Inc. based in Jackson, Mississippi, operating
46 department stores. In this time, Ms. Robertson led the opening of six new stores and many renovations, as well as new merchandising and marketing initiatives.



Ms. Robertson joined Federated Department Stores in 1998, as Executive Vice President, Federated Merchandising Group, for mens, kids
and home. She was responsible for the merchandising of a substantial portion of Federateds business. In 2000, she was appointed President and Chief Merchandising Officer of Federated Direct. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing
Macys Direct, which included Macys.com and Macys by Mail, and Bloomingdales Direct which included Bloomingdales.com and Bloomingdales by Mail.



Peter Scott

Managing Director, Coles Myer Liquor Group

Age 46



Peter Scott was appointed Managing Director of Coles Myer Liquor Group in March 2004. Prior to this role he was Managing Director of
Officeworks. He joined Coles in 1976 as an Executive Trainee and following store managerial experience he was promoted to their Head Office Merchandise Department in 1981. He held positions there as Buyer, Promotions Manager, Merchandise Manager and
Controller of Merchandise.



In December 1990 he assumed responsibility for
Grocery Commodity Foods, following the centralisation of Coles Buying, and the commencement of Category Management. In 1991, Peter was appointed a General Manager and in 1994 he became General Manager Merchandise and Marketing for Coles
Supermarkets. In September 1996 he was appointed General Manager Perishable Merchandise. As a result of this he also assumed responsibility for the Red Rooster Fast Food business.



In January 2001 he was appointed to General Manager Strategic Business Development for the Apparel and Home and Myer Grace Bros division of
Coles Myer. In April 2001, a restructure within Coles Myer saw the division expanded, with the addition of the companys General Merchandise division to become General Merchandise & Apparel (GM&A) and Peter Scott was appointed to head
its Merchandising function. In January 2002 he was appointed Managing Director Officeworks. Peter Scott holds a Certificate in Marketing, a Graduate Diploma in Business and an M.B.A. from Monash, Mt Eliza, Business College.



Hani Zayadi

Managing Director Kmart. Also refer to Item 4A - HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT - RECENT DEVELOPMENTS - Management.

Age 56



Mr. Hani Zayadi joined Coles Myer as Managing Director for Kmart in 2001 from Wal-Mart where he has held the position of Senior Vice President Merchandising &
Marketing in Canada.



Mr. Zayadi began his career at apparel fashion chain
Dylex in 1970. He progressed rapidly there before leaving to join Canadas oldest company, Hudsons Bay Company, as a Regional Merchandise Manager where he was involved in the restructuring and integration of merchandising activities. He
was promoted to General Manager, Quebec region, and led a turnaround of that business, transforming a $5 million loss into a $13 million profit.



Mr. Zayadi later joined Hudson Bay in a senior merchandising position and following a significant reorganisation of the Hudsons Bay Company, Mr. Zayadi was
appointed President & CEO of discount chain Zellers. Mr. Zayadi and his team successfully repositioned Zellers as Canadas then leading discount department store. Under his tenure operating profits grew from $42 million to $180



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million. Mr. Zayadi went on to hold executive management positions at Woodwards Limited as President & CEO, and also ran his own highly successful
fashion accessories business before joining Wal-Mart.



Launa Inman

Managing Director Officeworks

Age 48



Launa Inman was appointed Managing Director of Officeworks on May 17, 2004, with responsibility for 75 Officeworks Superstores and Viking office products.



Launa joined Coles Myer in January 2001 as General Manager of Apparel and Accessories for
Target Australia Pty Ltd, with responsibility for all apparel divisions, including clothing, sleepwear, shoes and accessories. Prior to her role at Target, Launa worked for Big W and has held senior leadership roles at large South African based
retail companies Pages and Edgars.



Launa was awarded 2003 Telstra Business
Woman of the Year and winner of the Commonwealth Government Private and Corporate Sector Award. She is also a member of the Womens Chief of Enterprises Body - Australia Ltd.



|B. | COMPENSATION
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COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM



The aggregate amount of remuneration paid by Coles Myer during 2004 to the above Directors and senior managers and others that held office during the year was A$29,174,170. This amount excludes option amortization, as
it is not accounted for as a cost to the Company.



At December 2, 2004, there
were agreements with P.E. Akopiantz, R.H. Allert, W.P. Gurry and M.K. Myer, which provide for benefits upon cessation of their directorships. Remuneration of non-executive Directors who have entered into retirement agreements includes retirement
benefits in the year in which they are paid. Retiring non-executive Directors have been paid in accordance with the terms of their retirement agreements. On March 27, 2003, the Company announced that non-executive directors appointed after that date
will not receive retirement benefits.



Contributions to superannuation funds
and amounts paid in respect of retirement benefits of A$967,728 are included in the aggregate amount of remuneration referred to above.



The remuneration of the non-executive directors for 2004 was as follows.



|                 |  |                 |  |                               |  |                          |  |          
|---------------- |  | --------------- |  | ----------------------------- |  | ------------------------ |  | ---------
|                 |  | Salary &Fees A$ |  | SuperannuationContribution A$ |  | RetirementBenefit (2) A$ |  | Total A$ 
|Patty Akopiantz  |  | 116,450         |  | 9,956                         |  | 102,771                  |  | 229,177  
|Richard Allert   |  | 313,325         |  | 27,675                        |  | 239,078                  |  | 580,078  
|Keith Barton     |  | 130,894         |  | 11,256                        |  |                          |  | 142,150  
|Richard Charlton |  | 37,786          |  | 3,225                         |  | 4,182                    |  | 45,193   
|Bill Gurry       |  | 108,325         |  | 9,225                         |  | 52,310                   |  | 169,860  
|Tony Hodgson     |  | 151,536         |  | 13,114                        |  |                          |  | 164,650  
|Mark Leibler(1)  |  | 116,450         |  |                               |  | 19,590                   |  | 136,040  
|Sandra McPhee    |  | 130,894         |  | 11,256                        |  |                          |  | 142,150  
|Martyn Myer      |  | 116,450         |  | 9,956                         |  | 14,930                   |  | 141,336  
|Michael Wemms    |  | 138,348         |  | 11,927                        |  |                          |  | 150,275  
|                 |  |                 |  |                               |  |                          |  |          
|Total            |  | 1,360,458       |  | 107,590                       |  | 432,861                  |  | 1,900,909
|                 |  |                 |  |                               |  |                          |  |          



Upon retirement, the directors
retirement benefit is reduced by the amount of the superannuation benefit payable to the director. Directors appointed after March 27, 2003 do not receive a retirement benefit.



|(1) | Mark Leiblers fees are paid to Arnold Bloch Leibler, a firm of which he is a partner.
Accordingly superannuation contributions are not deducted. The fees are also subject to GST.
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|(2) | In prior years retirement benefits have been disclosed when paid. For 2004, retirement
benefits have been presented on an accruals basis in accordance with AASB 1046 Director and Executive Disclosures by Disclosing Entities. Mr Charlton received a payment of A$346,054 upon retirement from the Board on 26 November 2003. The
amount of A$4,182 shown in the table represents the retirement benefit accrued during 2004 through to the date of his retirement.
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The remuneration of the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the next six continuing highest paid senior managers of the Company for 2004
was as follows:



|                 |  |                 |  |                |  |                   |  |                                 |  |                    |  |                   |  |                    
|---------------- |  | --------------- |  | -------------- |  | ----------------- |  | ------------------------------- |  | ------------------ |  | ----------------- |  | -------------------
|                 |  | Primary         |  |                |  |                   |  |                                 |  |                   
|Name & Title     |  | Salary &Fees A$ |  | AnnualBonus A$ |  | Non-Monetary 1 A$ |  | SuperannuationContribution 2 A$ |  | OtherBenefits 3 A$ |  | Cost toCompany A$ |  | OptionAmortisation4
|John Fletcher    |  | 2,288,953       |  | 2,412,705      |  | 2,956             |  | 8,250                           |  |                    |  | 4,712,864         |  | 1,256,131          
|Steven Cain      |  | 1,414,123       |  | 1,159,110      |  |                   |  |                                 |  | 500,000            |  | 3,073,233         |  | 1,328,285          
|Dawn Robertson   |  | 1,439,585       |  | 806,032        |  | 205,139           |  |                                 |  | 276,345            |  | 2,727,101         |  | 1,150,818          
|Hani Zayadi      |  | 1,355,292       |  | 799,726        |  | 208,934           |  |                                 |  | 146,771            |  | 2,510,723         |  | 489,240            
|Larry Davis      |  | 1,052,878       |  | 835,232        |  | 99,786            |  |                                 |  |                    |  | 1,987,896         |  | 443,686            
|Tim Hammon       |  | 768,988         |  | 800,037        |  |                   |  | 11,050                          |  |                    |  | 1,580,075         |  | 421,360            
|Fraser MacKenzie |  | 717,904         |  | 725,960        |  |                   |  | 11,967                          |  |                    |  | 1,455,831         |  | 356,573            



|(1) | Non-monetary items include costs relating to motor vehicles, accommodation, travel, insurance
and tax planning that have been paid by the Company on behalf of the executive.
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|(2) | The Company is not required to make superannuation contributions in respect of overseas
nationals who hold certain business visas.
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|(3) | Other benefits include sign-on bonuses and payments for continued service. There will be
additional benefits in future years if continued service conditions are fulfilled. For 2004, other benefits have been presented on an accruals basis in accordance with AASB 1046 Director and Executive Disclosures by Disclosing Entities.
In prior years, other benefits were disclosed when the executive became entitled to, and received payment. Had AASB 1046 always been applied, an additional A$46,057 would have been disclosed in 2003 for Ms Robertson, and an additional A$146,771
would have been disclosed in both 2002 and 2003 for Mr Zayadi.
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|(4) | Options have been valued by independent valuers using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
In accordance with AASB 1046, performance conditions are excluded from the valuation. Where options are subject to performance conditions, the disclosure reflects the maximum achievable allocation. The option value is amortized over the vesting
period of the option. Option amortization is included for disclosure purposes only. It is not included in the Income Statement as it does not result in a cost to the CML Group.
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|C. | BOARD PRACTICES
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Board committees have been established to assist the full Board in identifying and managing the various business risks confronting the Company. There are three Committees
in place: Audit/Governance Committee, the Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. In order to ensure that the procedures of the Committees are current and comprehensive, the responsibilities of each
Committee are reviewed at least annually. Details of each committee are as follows:



Audit/Governance Committee



The principal responsibilities of
the Committee are to assist the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities in relation to the Companys corporate governance framework, the identification of areas of significant business risks and the monitoring of:



| | The preparation of the Companys consolidated financial statements;
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| | Adherence to the Companys Statement of Corporate Governance Principles;
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| | Maintenance of an effective and efficient internal and external audit;
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| | Effective management of business risks;
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| | Compliance with laws and regulations; and
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| | Business dealings, in particular related party transactions.
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------



The relationship between the Companys external auditors and the Companys Board and Audit/Governance Committee is set out in the following charters and
policies:



| | Audit/Governance Committee Charter; and
|- | ---------------------------------------



| | Policy on External Auditor Independence.
|- | ----------------------------------------



The Committee is responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the work of the external auditor.



The Committee met five times during 2004. Under the Committees Charter all members must
be independent directors. Its members currently are: Tony Hodgson (Chair), Patty Akopiantz, Richard Allert, Martyn Myer and Michael Wemms.



Nomination and Remuneration Committee



The principal responsibilities of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee are to:



| | Advise the Board annually on remuneration for the CEO and for executives reporting directly to the CEO;
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| | Advise the Board on performance-linked compensation packages for directors and executives, and share and share option plans;
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| | Advise the Board on directorship appointments, performance of the CEO, successor to the CEO, effectiveness of the Board as a whole, non-executive directors remuneration; and
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | Review the Boards required status, experience, mix of skills, and other qualities, including gender, and provide a directors orientation and education program.
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The Committee met four times during 2004. Its members currently
are: Richard Allert (Chair), Keith Barton, Bill Gurry and Sandra McPhee.



Corporate Social Responsibility Committee



The Corporate
Social Responsibility Committee was established this year to advise the Board on issues relating to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) specifically the Companys social, environmental and economic commitments to all of its stakeholders.



The Committee met once during 2004. Its members currently are: Richard Allert
(Chair); Patty Akopiantz and John Fletcher.



Professional advice to
directors



Subject to the approval of the Audit/Governance Committee,
directors may engage an outside professional advisor at the expense of the Company in appropriate circumstances. During the year under review, the Company did not pay any legal expenses for any directors.



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|D. | EMPLOYEES
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|                            |  |                     |  |         |  |        
|--------------------------- |  | ------------------- |  | ------- |  | -------
|                            |  | Employee Numbers(1)
|                            |  | 2004                |  | 2003    |  | 2002   
|Business Segments           |  |                     |  |         |  |        
|Food, Liquor and Fuel(2)    |  | 92,323              |  | 82,647  |  | 85,019 
|Kmart and Officeworks       |  | 29,581              |  | 29,121  |  | 27,494 
|Myer and Megamart           |  | 21,701              |  | 21,958  |  | 24,280 
|Target                      |  | 23,632              |  | 20,861  |  | 19,954 
|Emerging Businesses         |  | 478                 |  | 494     |  | 486    
|Property and Unallocated(3) |  | 8,393               |  | 7,333   |  | 7,039  
|                            |  |                     |  |         |  |        
|                            |  | 176,108             |  | 162,414 |  | 164,272
|                            |  |                     |  |         |  |        
|Geographic segments         |  |                     |  |         |  |        
|Australia                   |  | 174,847             |  | 161,275 |  | 162,895
|New Zealand                 |  | 1,089               |  | 1,007   |  | 1,257  
|Other                       |  | 172                 |  | 132     |  | 120    
|                            |  |                     |  |         |  |        
|                            |  | 176,108             |  | 162,414 |  | 164,272
|                            |  |                     |  |         |  |        



|(1) | Full time, part time and casual employees at July 25, 2004. During 2004 the Company employed
on average 78,239 casual employees.
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|(2) | During 2004, the Company acquired the right to operate certain Shell fuel and convenience
outlets. Employees of these businesses are included in the Food, Liquor and Fuel segment.
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|(3) | Includes head office employees.
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Employment and Employee Relations



The majority of the Companys employees are covered by federally registered agreements,
specific to the circumstances of each business and which are the result of negotiations with relevant industry unions. The remaining employees are covered either by individual agreements or common law employment contracts.



Relationships between the Company and the union bodies remain constructive in approach and
2004 was characterized by the continued success of negotiated agreements between Coles Myer and the representative unions.



In a market that is characterized by low unemployment, wage growth during 2004 has seen increases within budgetary expectations and in line with the Australian retail
industry. A continued emphasis on improving the links of performance-reward, succession planning and career development are emerging as key success factors in rewarding high performing staff.



Consistent with previous years, industrial disputation was negligible during 2004 and did not
have a material affect on the operations of the Companys stores and distribution centers.



All businesses are moving towards greater permanency of employment. The key benefit for Coles Myer is to attract and retain quality employees.



The existing Workplace Relations Act has continued to provide a stable platform for responsible employee relations and the
implementation of strategic industrial initiatives. Currently, there are no proposed changes to industrial relations legislation that would have a significant effect on the way Coles Myer manages employee relations within its various businesses.



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Employer Funded Superannuation



A component of the Federal Governments Retirement Income Policy is the Superannuation Guarantee Charge. For 2004, employers were
required to make an employer contribution of 9.0% of gross salary into a complying superannuation fund.



|E. | SHARE OWNERSHIP
|-- | ---------------



At December 2, 2004, no individual director or member of the senior management team held more than 1% of the Companys shares.



Shares in the Company held by each director as notified to the Australian Stock Exchange, at
December 2, 2004 was as follows:



|               |  |                                     |  |                           
|-------------- |  | ----------------------------------- |  | --------------------------
|Director       |  | Relevant Interest inOrdinary Shares |  | Relevant Interest inReCAPS
|P.E. Akopiantz |  | 3,253                               |  |                           
|R.H. Allert    |  | 25,569                              |  |                           
|R.K. Barton    |  | 10,200                              |  |                           
|J.E. Fletcher  |  | 1,028,099                           |  | 120                       
|W.P. Gurry     |  | 100,000                             |  |                           
|A.T. Hodgson   |  | 6,000                               |  |                           
|S.V. McPhee    |  | 4,139                               |  |                           
|M.K. Myer      |  | 21,000                              |  |                           
|J.M. Wemms     |  | 208                                 |  |                           



In addition, J.E. Fletcher holds an
interest in 3,000,000 options over ordinary shares, in the Company, 500,000 of which are vested. The TSR and EPS performance hurdles attaching to the options granted to the CEO, Mr. J.E. Fletcher, in 2003 following shareholder approval, are
alternatives so that satisfaction of either performance hurdle will entitle Mr Fletcher to exercise those options. Mr. Fletcher has advised the Board that he believes it would be more appropriate for those options to be exercisable on the same basis
as for other executives in the Senior Executive Performance Share Plan. Following shareholder approval of the Senior Executive Performance Share Plan at the Companys Annual General Meeting on November 18, 2004, Mr Fletcher advised that he will
only exercise 50% of his options if the TSR hurdle is met and 50% if the EPS hurdle is met consistent with the Senior Executive Performance Share Plan. As these hurdles are no longer alternatives, vesting conditions are more difficult to achieve.



S.V. McPhee holds a relevant interest in 3,400 endowment warrants over CML
shares.



Shares in the company held by specified executives of the senior
management team, at July 25, 2004 was as follows:



|                 |  |                                     
|---------------- |  | ------------------------------------
|Executive        |  | Relevant Interest in Ordinary Shares
|Steven Cain      |  |                                     
|Larry Davis      |  |                                     
|Tim Hammon       |  | 651                                 
|Fraser MacKenzie |  | 3,000                               
|Dawn Robertson   |  |                                     
|Hani Zayadi      |  |                                     



Specified executives do not hold any
ReCAPS.



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Information on these shareholdings has been disclosed to shareholders in the Australian Annual Report.



In the period from July 26, 2004 to December 2, 2004 there have been no changes to the
specified executives shareholdings.



Each of the remaining members of the
senior management team beneficially owns less than 1% of the Companys shares and no information has been disclosed to shareholders about their individual share ownership.



Option Holdings



Details of options over ordinary shares of CML provided as remuneration to each director of CML and each of the specified executives of the senior management team are set
out below. Further information on options is set out in Note 24 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.



|                 |  |               |      |                        |            |                       |            |                         |   |           |  |                                |  |                     |      |                         |        |  |                      |   |                         |           |  |          
|---------------- |  | ------------- | ---- | ---------------------- | ---------- | --------------------- | ---------- | ----------------------- | - | --------- |  | ------------------------------ |  | ------------------- | ---- | ----------------------- | ------ |  | -------------------- | - | ----------------------- | --------- |  | ---------
|                 |  | ExercisePrice |      | Balance atJuly 27,2003 |            | Grantedduring theyear |            | Value of optiongranted7 |   | Exercised |  | Marketprice atdate ofexercise5 |  | Lapsedduringtheyear |      | Balance at July 25,2004 |        |  | Vestedduring theyear |   | Vested at July 25,20045
|John Fletcher    |  | $             | 6.33 |                        | 2,500,000  |                       |           |                         |   |          |  |                               |  |                     |     |                         |       |  | 2,500,000            |   |                         | 1,000,000 |  | 1,000,000
|                 |  | $             | 7.53 |                        |           |                       | 1,500,0001 |                         | $ | 1.17      |  |                               |  |                     |     |                         |       |  | 1,500,000            |   |                         |          |  |         
|Steven Cain      |  | $             | 7.28 |                        |           |                       | 2,500,0002 |                         | $ | 1.36      |  |                               |  |                     |     |                         |       |  | 2,500,000            |   |                         |          |  |         
|                 |  | $             | 7.28 |                        |           |                       | 500,0003   |                         | $ | 1.36      |  |                               |  |                     |     |                         |       |  | 500,000              |   |                         |          |  |         
|Larry Davis      |  | $             | 6.28 |                        | 1,500,000  |                       |           |                         |   |          |  |                               |  |                     |     |                         |       |  | 1,500,000            | 6 |                         | 300,000   |  | 600,000  
|Tim Hammon       |  | $             | 4.50 |                        | 67,000     |                       |           |                         |   |          |  | 22,000                         |  | $                   | 7.69 |                         |       |  | 45,000               |   |                         |          |  | 45,000   
|                 |  | $             | 4.50 |                        | 48,000     |                       |           |                         |   |          |  |                               |  |                     |     |                         | 48,000 |  |                     |   |                         |          |  |         
|                 |  | $             | 6.46 |                        | 115,000    |                       |           |                         |   |          |  |                               |  |                     |     |                         |       |  | 115,000              |   |                         |          |  |         
|                 |  | $             | 4.50 |                        | 100,000    |                       |           |                         |   |          |  |                               |  |                     |     |                         |       |  | 100,000              | 6 |                         | 34,000    |  | 100,000  
|                 |  | $             | 7.66 |                        | 745,000    |                       |           |                         |   |          |  |                               |  |                     |     |                         |       |  | 745,000              |   |                         | 298,000   |  | 298,000  
|Fraser MacKenzie |  | $             | 5.88 |                        | 860,000    |                       |           |                         |   |          |  |                               |  |                     |     |                         |       |  | 860,000              |   |                         |          |  |         
|Dawn Robertson   |  | $             | 6.44 |                        | 2,500,000  |                       |           |                         |   |          |  |                               |  |                     |     |                         |       |  | 2,500,000            |   |                         |          |  |         
|Hani Zayadi      |  | $             | 6.21 |                        | 2,000,000  |                       |           |                         |   |          |  | 500,000                        |  | $                   | 7.74 |                         |       |  | 1,500,000            | 6 |                         | 500,000   |  |         
|                 |  |               |      |                        |            |                       |            |                         |   |           |  |                                |  |                     |      |                         |        |  |                      |   |                         |           |  |          
|Total            |  |               |      |                        | 10,435,000 |                       | 4,500,000  |                         |   |           |  | 522,000                        |  |                     |      |                         | 48,000 |  | 14,365,000           |   |                         | 2,132,000 |  | 2,043,000
|                 |  |               |      |                        |            |                       |            |                         |   |           |  |                                |  |                     |      |                         |        |  |                      |   |                         |           |  |          



|1. | Options granted are exercisable in accordance with the conditions described in footnote 7 of
note 24, and expire one year after cessation of employment.
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|2. | Options granted are exercisable in accordance with the conditions described in footnote 5 of
note 24, and expire 60 days after the announcement of the results of the CML Group for the year ending July 2008.
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|3. | Options granted are exercisable in accordance with the conditions described in footnote 6 of
note 24, and expire 60 days after the announcement of the results of the CML Group for the year ending July 2008.
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|4. | Options exercised have been fully paid.
|-- | ---------------------------------------



|5. | Vested options are fully exercisable.
|-- | -------------------------------------



|6. | Options are not subject to performance hurdles, however, vesting is contingent upon service
conditions.
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|7. | Options have been valued by independent valuers using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
In accordance with AASB 1046, performance conditions are excluded from the valuation. Where options are subject to performance conditions, the disclosure reflects the maximum achievable allocation. The option value is amortised over the vesting
period of the option. Option amortization is included for disclosure purposes only. It is not included in the Income Statement as it does not result in a cost to the CML Group.
|-- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



In the period July 26, 2004 to December 2, 2004 the following movements in option holdings
occurred:



Mr. J. E. Fletcher exercised 1,000,000 options with an exercise
price of A$6.33 on September 24, 2004.

Mr. L. Davis exercised 300,000 options with an exercise price of A$6.28 on October 21, 2004.

Ms. D. Robertson exercised 350,000 options with an exercise price of A$6.44 on November 23, 2004.

Mr. H. Zayadi exercised 500,000 options with an exercise price of A$6.21 on October 22, 2004.

Mr. T. Hammon exercised
45,000 options with an exercise price of A$4.50 and another 100,000 options with an exercise price of A$4.50 on October 15, 2004.



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OPTIONS TO PURCHASE SECURITIES FROM REGISTRANT OR SUBSIDIARIES



There were 43.8 million options over ordinary shares at December 2,2004.



Disclosure of holdings of options on an individual basis, to the extent
required under the Corporations Act 2001 of Australia, is shown at Note 28 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 18.



The total number of ordinary shares that were the subject of options under the Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) held by Directors and the senior managers of
Coles Myer was 5,530,000 at December 2, 2004. The total number of ordinary shares that were the subject of options under the Executive Option Plan 2002 (EOP) held by Directors and the senior managers of Coles Myer was 9,191,000 at
December 2, 2004.



Mr. John Fletcher, Chief Executive Officer and Director of
the Company held 3.0 million options over ordinary shares in the Company at December 2, 2004. No other director held options over issued or unissued shares of the Company.



Executive Share Plan



Coles Myer maintains an Executive Share Plan (ESP), which was introduced in 1983. Under the ESP, Ordinary Shares may be issued (paid as to A$0.01 or such
greater amount as may be specified by the Directors) to Executives (including Directors who are Executives) selected by the Directors. An amount of A$0.01 (or such greater amount as may be specified by the Directors) is payable to Coles Myer on
subscription for each such ESP Share with the balance (currently A$1.99) callable by Coles Myer under certain circumstances. The ESP Shares do not carry a vote until fully paid (except with respect to a proposal to vary the rights thereof), are not
transferable and cannot be paid up unless held for a minimum of two years except in the event of death or retirement. There have been no issues of ESP Shares since 1990.



Upon receiving a valid request made by a holder of ESP Shares for a call to be made, Coles Myer shall do so within 40 days. Once payment is
received pursuant to the call, the relevant ESP Shares shall be fully paid and shall convert to fully paid Ordinary Shares.



Holders of ESP Shares are entitled to participate in bonus issues and cash issues of shares on the same basis as holders of fully paid Ordinary Shares. ESP Shares are not
listed on the Australian Stock Exchange Limited or other stock exchanges on which the Ordinary Shares are listed until they are fully paid. At no time can the aggregate number of ESP shares issued, together with shares held by the Plan Manager of
the Coles Myer Employee Share Plan (Plan) (referred to in the following notes) and the unissued Ordinary Shares in respect of which options are granted and are for the time being outstanding under the Coles Myer Executive Share Option
Plan (referred to below), exceed five percent of the aggregate number of issued shares of Coles Myer plus any shares which would be allotted if any converting preference shares were converted. Until fully paid, the ESP Shares do not rank for
dividend entitlements. Subject to the above limitation, the entitlements in the ESP are determined by the Directors.



There were 82,000 ESP shares outstanding at December 2, 2004.



Executive Share Option Plan



The Coles Myer Executive Share Option Plan (ESOP) was established pursuant to a resolution passed at a general meeting of the Company in 1987.



In 1997, shareholders amended the Rules of the ESOP to confer greater flexibility for the
ESOP to be used in a wider range of circumstances. In particular, the Rules of the ESOP were amended so that unallocated shares held by the Trustee of the Coles Myer Employee Share Plan Trust (the Trust) could be used under the ESOP,
instead of requiring new issues of shares by the Company on the exercise of options, and so that shares and options to acquire shares can be used with greater



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flexibility as part of employee remuneration packages. Where options are over issued shares held by the Trust, the Trusts consent is required to make
the necessary shares available.



Each option entitles its holder to acquire one
fully paid ordinary share and will be exercisable at such price (if any) as is determined by the Directors. The options have a life of up to ten years and will lapse if the holder ceases to be employed other than by way of death, retirement or
separation. The ESOP enables options to be exercised only after the expiration of a period or the satisfaction of a performance condition to be determined by the Directors as appropriate for the relevant executive. Performance conditions may include
the executive or a group company or business achieving a financial performance target, or total shareholder return (share price growth plus dividends) exceeding a nominated share price index or the total shareholder return of a designated group of
companies. To maintain flexibility, the Directors will be authorized to permit an exercise of options if these performance conditions are not satisfied if they consider that an exercise would be in the interests of the Company. This may be
appropriate, for instance, if an executive died or had to retire due to illness or disability or if the performance condition ceases to be a relevant measure due to anomalies or changes after it is set and the Directors considered that his or her
performance should be recognized by allowing the options to be exercised.



It
is a provision of the ESOP that the total number of unissued ordinary shares to which options are granted shall not, when added to the number of ESP Shares and Plan shares held by the Plan Manager of the Coles Myer Employee Share Plan, in total from
time to time exceed five percent of the aggregate number of issued shares of Coles Myer. Shares allotted under the ESOP immediately rank pari passu with fully paid ordinary shares of Coles Myer on issue at the date of allotment.



During 2004, 1.5 million options were issued under the ESOP. Details of the options are shown
at Note 24 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 18.



Executive
Option Plan 2002



The Coles Myer Ltd Executive Option Plan 2002
(EOP) was established by the Directors during 2002, with the first issue of options under the plan made on March 8, 2002. Options issued under the EOP are over unissued shares.



The EOP is designed to reward executives for the creation of sustainable shareholder wealth
over a 3-5 year period. The EOP is based on market priced options. In order for executives (other than middle management) to exercise their options, CMLs Total Shareholder Return (TSR) must exceed the median TSR over the same period for
securities in the top 100 industrial entities listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, or CMLs compound annual earnings per share growth must exceed a set percentage.



During 2004, 8.7 million options were issued under the EOP. Details of the options are shown at Note 24 to the consolidated financial
statements in Item 18.



Senior Executive Performance Share Plan



During 2003, the Company commenced a review of its Senior Management
Reward Strategy, focusing in particular on its long term incentive (LTI) plan which is based on issuing share options to executives. The review was conducted with the assistance of external consultants to help ensure that any replacement plan would
both meet the objectives of the Company and be consistent with the practice of other major corporations. The review concluded that it would be preferable to replace the Senior Executive Share Option Plan with a Performance Share Plan, for the
following reasons:



| | there is a general market trend of major companies moving away from options as the sole LTI mechanism;
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| | it will provide a more effective executive retention tool due to the longer vesting time frames; and
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| | it will provide greater incentive to executives to achieve performance hurdles thereby benefiting shareholders.
|- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Some key differences from the existing plan are:



| | The Plan is based on annual grants of performance shares (existing option plan provides for one five year grant);
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | The Plan provides for vesting at three years (compared with two years under the existing option plan), such that the Plan provides for a three to five year performance horizon for
executives;
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | There is a further requirement for executives to hold any vested shares for a minimum period of 12 months following vesting (ie four years from grant); and
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | 50% of the performance shares will be exercisable if the TSR hurdle is met and 50% if the EPSG hurdle is met (the existing option plan provides for all options to be exercised if
either performance hurdle is met).
|- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Shareholder approval was
sought for the new plan, consistent with the ASX Corporate Governance Councils Best Practice Recommendations. The new Plan was approved at the Companys Annual General Meeting on November 18, 2004, and as a consequence, no further options
will be issued under the existing Senior Executive Share Option Plan.



The Plan
is designed to provide the Company with a mechanism to encourage the retention of strategically important senior executives and to enhance the link between their rewards and increases in shareholder value.



Participation in the Plan will be limited to senior executives selected by the directors who
have strategic and operational importance to the CML group. It is proposed that the Plan would involve annual grants to the relevant executives, including executive directors. It is expected that approximately 220 executives will be invited to
participate in the plan, and that approximately 2,000,000 performance shares will be issued each year. The CEO will not participate in the Plan. Non-executive directors will not be eligible for participation.



In essence, if the Company satisfies the performance criteria set by directors under the
Plan, the performance shares held by an executive would become vested (without any payment by the executive) and thereafter the executive would hold ordinary shares in the Company. These shares would remain subject to restrictions preventing
disposal for 12 months from the date of vesting, subject to the terms of the Plan.



In general, a performance share will vest only after satisfaction of a performance condition specified by the directors. It is proposed that the vesting of performance shares granted during the financial years ending in 2005 and 2006 will
be dependent on performance conditions which are based on the Companys relative total shareholder return (TSR) over a 3 year period and on earnings per share (EPS) growth over a similar period, with each condition applying to 50% of the
performance shares granted to participants.



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Performance shares will vest in accordance with the following vesting scales.



TSR- compared with performance of the top 50 industrial companies in the S&P/ASX
top 100



|            |  |                          |  |                        |  |                                     |  |                             
|----------- |  | ------------------------ |  | ---------------------- |  | ----------------------------------- |  | ----------------------------
|Performance |  | TSR below 51stPercentile |  | TSR at 51st Percentile |  | TSR between 51st & 75thPercentile   |  | TSR at 75thPercentile &above
|Vesting     |  | Nil                      |  | 50%                    |  | Progressive vesting from 51% to 99% |  | 100%                        



EPSG



|            |  |                  |  |               |  |                                     |  |                    
|----------- |  | ---------------- |  | ------------- |  | ----------------------------------- |  | -------------------
|Performance |  | EPSG below 12.5% |  | EPSG at 12.5% |  | EPSG between 12.5% & 15%            |  | EPSG at 15% & above
|Vesting     |  | Nil              |  | 50%           |  | Progressive vesting from 51% to 99% |  | 100%               



Once a performance share is vested,
the executive is entitled to an ordinary share in the Company. The directors will decide at that time whether to purchase the shares required on-market or to issue new shares. This decision will depend on factors such as dilution and cost to the
Company. It is the Directors current preference that the shares be purchased on-market.



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Employee Share Plan



In 1993, shareholders approved the establishment of the Coles Myer Employee Share Plan (the Plan). The Plan involved the establishment of the Coles Myer
Employee Share Plan Trust. An independent trustee, Coles Myer Employee Share Plan Limited, acts as Plan Manager under the Plan, and the Company provides finance to the Plan Manager to acquire Coles Myer shares primarily on the ASX. In limited
circumstances, Coles Myer may be required to issue new fully paid ordinary shares for the purpose of the Plan. This may arise where the Plan Manager has been unable to acquire sufficient shares on the ASX at a price that is regarded as reasonable to
make the required allocations to employees.



Employees who have worked
continuously for the Coles Myer Group for 12 months full-time, 12 months part time or 24 months casually are eligible to be invited to participate in the Plan. Eligible employees invited by the Plan Manager to participate acquire the shares interest
free from the Plan Manager at the average cost of the shares, or such price as determined by the Plan Manager.



The employees pay for the shares by applying the dividends on the shares and making voluntary payments. Employees will be unable to receive the shares for three years and will be protected from any loss on the shares.
A maximum of 20 years is allowed for the purchase price to be paid in full. The shares are held by the Plan Manager until the purchase price is paid in full.



At no time can the aggregate number of shares held by the Plan Manager, ESP shares and the unissued shares to which options issued under the ESOP relate, exceed five per
cent of the aggregate number of issued shares of Coles Myer.



The number of
shares offered to each employee will depend on the employees position and performance within the Coles Myer Group. No invitation to participate in the Plan has been made since August 14, 1996. There are no Directors or Officers participating
in this Plan.



Details of shares held under the Plan are shown at Note 24 to
the consolidated financial statements in Item 18.



Other



The value of any benefits to Directors and Executive Officers of entitlements under the ESP,
the ESOP and the Plan are not included in the aggregate amount of remuneration of A$29,174,170 referred to above, as they are not accounted for as a cost to the Company.



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|ITEM 7 | MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
|------ | -------------------------------------------------



|A. | MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS
|-- | ------------------



The Company is not directly or indirectly owned or controlled by another corporation, by any government or by any other natural or legal person.



As at December 2, 2004, the following persons were known to the Company to have an interest
in more than 5% of any class of Coles Myers voting securities.



|                                               |  |                  |  |                        |  
|---------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------- |  | ---------------------- | -
|                                               |  | Number of shares |  | % of fully paid shares |  
|S. Lew Custodians Pty. Ltd. and its associates |  | 69,530,160       |  | 5.6                    | %



All fully paid shareholders have the
same voting rights.



There are no arrangements, known to the Company, the
operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of Coles Myer.



As at December 2, 2004, a total of 873,869 ADSs (equivalent to 6,990,952 Ordinary Shares or approximately 0.57% of the outstanding Ordinary Shares) were outstanding and were held by 24 registered holders.



|B. | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
|-- | --------------------------



For details of the transactions of all related party transactions of director-related entities for 2004 and 2003, see Note 27 at Item 18  Consolidated Financial
Statements.



During the four months July 26, 2004 to December 2, 2004, the
Company had the following related party transactions with director-related entities:



Mr. M.K. Myer



The CML Group had transactions with Armidale No
2 Property Syndicate, a director related party of Mr. M.K. Myer. Mr. M.K. Myer has no financial interest in Armidale No 2 Property Syndicate, which is an entity controlled by his brother.



The type of transaction between the director-related entity and the CML Group was:



| | Leasing property by Armidale No 2 Property Syndicate to the CML Group in the normal day-to-day conduct of its business $301,467 net of recoverable expenses.
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Nature of terms and conditions: Rents based on
market rates, paid net monthly.



| |  | Balance of amounts payable to the director-related entity by the CML Group at December 2, 2004 $NIL.
| | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Other directorships



Some directors of CML are also directors of public companies that have transactions with the CML Group. The relevant directors do not believe they have the capacity to
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influence the financial policies of those companies. These companies are therefore not considered to be director-related entities.



Transactions between the CML Group and directors of controlled entities and their
director-related entities



The following information relates to directors
of controlled entities.



All transactions were on terms and conditions that
were no more favorable to the director-related entity than those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-director-related entities and were on an arms length basis.



During the period July 28, 2003 to December 2, 2004, the CML Group had the following related
party transactions with directors of controlled entities and their director-related entities.



Mr. R.A. Falvey



Mr R. A. Falvey is a
director of Coles Myer New Zealand Holdings Limited, CMNZ Finance Limited and Officeworks Superstores N.Z. Limited (all companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Coles Myer Ltd.



The director-related entity of Mr. R.A. Falvey, which had transactions with the CML Group during the period, was Minter Ellison Rudd Watts.
Mr. R.A. Falvey is a partner of Minter Ellison Rudd Watts.



The type of
transaction between the director-related entity and the CML Group during the period noted above was:



| | Legal services provided to the CML Group in the normal day-to-day conduct of its business A$249,343, inclusive of reimbursement of external costs.
|- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Nature of terms and conditions: Payment terms net weekly after invoice.



| |  | Balance of amounts payable to the director-related entity by the CML Group at December 2, 2004 A$NIL.
| | - | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Mr. R. R. Mittag



The director-related entity of Mr. R. R. Mittag that had transactions with the CML Group during the period was Quids Technology Pty Ltd. Mr. R. R. Mittag in his capacity
as a CML executive, is a director of Quids Technology Pty Ltd. Mr. R. R. Mittag has no financial interest in Quids Technology Pty Ltd.



The type of transaction between the director-related entity and the CML Group during the period noted above was:



| | Software development for the CML Group in the normal day-to-day conduct of its business A$1,105,139
|- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Nature of terms and conditions: Payment terms net 7 to 14 days after invoice.



| |  | Balance of amounts payable to the director-related entity by the CML Group at December 2, 2004 A$2,041.
| | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



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Other



In addition to the above, transactions with directors of CML or directors of its controlled entities and with their director-related entities entered into during the
period included transactions which are not specifically described as they:



| |  | occurred within a normal employee, customer or supplier relationship;
| | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | were on arms length terms and conditions that were, therefore, no more favorable than those which it is reasonable to expect the CML Group would have adopted if dealing with
the directors or director-related entities at arms length in the same circumstances;
| | - | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | did not have the potential to adversely affect decisions about the allocation of scarce resources made by users of the financial report or the discharge of accountability by the
directors if disclosed in the financial report only by general description; and
| | - | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | were trivial or domestic in nature.
| | - | -----------------------------------



Such transactions included those whereby directors and their director-related entities made minor retail purchases from the CML Groups retail outlets either on
normal commercial terms, or at executive discount rates.



Transactions with
other related parties



The aggregate amounts brought to account during the
four months July 26, 2004 to December 2, 2004 in respect of the following types of transactions and each class of related party involved were:



| |  | Lease rentals, net of recoverable expenses, paid to associated entities by the CML Group A$1,434,275 on normal commercial terms and conditions. Balance of amounts payable by the CML
Group at December 2, 2004 A$NIL.
| | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | Distributions received and receivable by the CML Group from an associated entity and capital contribution to an associated entity A$1,921,848 in accordance with Trust Deed and
partnership agreements.
| | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | CML Groups cost of participation with an associated entity in a customer loyalty program A$13,218,922 in accordance with a service agreement. Balance of amounts payable by the
CML Group at December 2, 2004 A$3,075,847.
| | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | The sale of gift vouchers to an associated entity on normal commercial terms and conditions A$8,500,000. Balance of amounts receivable from an associated entity by the CML Group at
December 2, 2004 A$1,500,000.
| | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|C. | INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
|-- | --------------------------------



Not applicable.



|ITEM 8 | FINANCIAL INFORMATION
|------ | ---------------------



|A. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|-- | --------------------



The Companys consolidated financial statements are included as Item 18.



Legal Proceedings



Certain companies within the CML Group are party to various legal actions which have arisen in the normal course of business. It is the opinion of directors that any liabilities arising from such legal action would
not have a material adverse effect on the financial report.



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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) instituted legal proceedings against Liquorland in
2003. The allegations relate to 8 agreements Liquorland entered into with applicants for liquor licenses in NSW from 1997 until 2001. The ACCC alleges that in entering into the agreements, Liquorland made a contract arrangement or arrived at an
understanding with the applicants, which contained an exclusionary provision within the meaning of the Trade Practices Act and had the purpose of substantially lessening competition in the market.



If Liquorland is found to have contravened the Trade Practices Act, it may be subject
to monetary penalties, but there will be no impact on Liquorlands existing licenses.



Liquorland has denied liability and continues to defend the action. At the time of writing it is not possible to reasonably estimate the potential outcome of the claim as per FASB Statement No. 5 Accounting for
Contingencies (FAS 5). However, the Company considers the outcome to be immaterial to both Liquorland and the CML Group.



Dividend Policy



Dividends may only be paid out of profits of the Company. The directors may pay any dividends that, in their judgment, the financial position of the Company justifies. See Item 10.B for a detailed description of the
rights of shareholders to share in the Companys profits.



|B. | SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
|-- | -------------------



No significant changes have occurred since the date of the consolidated financial statements.



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|ITEM 9 | THE OFFER AND LISTING
|------ | ---------------------



The principal trading market for Coles Myer shares is the Australian Stock Exchange Limited. Coles Myers Ordinary Shares are also listed on the New Zealand Stock
Exchange and the London Stock Exchange. American Depositary Shares (ADS), each representing eight Ordinary Shares and evidenced by American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), for which Citibank, N.A. is the Depositary, are traded on
the New York Stock Exchange.



The following table sets out, for the periods
indicated, the highest and lowest sale prices for Coles Myers Ordinary Shares, reported as the last sale on any trading day on the Australian Stock Exchange Limited and the highest and lowest sale prices for Coles Myers ADSs, which
are traded under the symbol CM. on the New York Stock Exchange. Citibank N.A., 111 Wall Street, New York, New York, 10043, Telephone: (212) 657 7808, acts as depositary for the ADSs.



|                 |  |                            |  |                 |  |                           |  |         |  |       
|---------------- |  | -------------------------- |  | --------------- |  | ------------------------- |  | ------- |  | ------
|                 |  |                            |  | Ordinary Shares |  | American DepositaryShares
|Period           |  |                            |  | A$High          |  | A$Low                     |  | US$High |  | US$Low
|Fiscal Year      |  | 2000                       |  | 9.23            |  | 6.04                      |  | 47.38   |  | 27.63 
|                 |  | 2001                       |  | 7.86            |  | 5.96                      |  | 34.38   |  | 24.30 
|                 |  | 2002                       |  | 8.91            |  | 6.12                      |  | 37.40   |  | 24.70 
|                 |  | 2003                       |  | 7.42            |  | 5.38                      |  | 38.75   |  | 24.70 
|                 |  | 2004                       |  | 9.18            |  | 7.20                      |  | 52.00   |  | 37.05 
|Fiscal Year 2003 |  | First Quarter...(Aug-Oct)  |  | 6.55            |  | 5.74                      |  | 29.00   |  | 24.70 
|                 |  | Second Quarter...(Nov-Jan) |  | 6.58            |  | 6.20                      |  | 30.50   |  | 27.60 
|                 |  | Third Quarter...(Feb-Apr)  |  | 6.61            |  | 5.38                      |  | 32.95   |  | 26.75 
|                 |  | Fourth Quarter...(May-Jul) |  | 7.42            |  | 6.39                      |  | 38.75   |  | 32.75 
|Fiscal Year 2004 |  | First Quarter...(Aug-Oct)  |  | 8.02            |  | 7.20                      |  | 44.65   |  | 37.05 
|                 |  | Second Quarter...(Nov-Jan) |  | 7.82            |  | 7.26                      |  | 47.70   |  | 42.75 
|                 |  | Third Quarter...(Feb-Apr)  |  | 8.55            |  | 7.30                      |  | 50.65   |  | 45.80 
|                 |  | Fourth Quarter...(May-Jul) |  | 9.18            |  | 8.22                      |  | 52.00   |  | 45.50 
|Fiscal Year 2005 |  | First Quarter...(Aug-Oct)  |  | 9.59            |  | 8.71                      |  | 56.66   |  | 49.93 
|Month ended      |  | June 2004                  |  | 8.67            |  | 8.25                      |  | 48.25   |  | 45.50 
|                 |  | July 2004                  |  | 9.18            |  | 8.50                      |  | 52.00   |  | 49.80 
|                 |  | August 2004                |  | 9.09            |  | 8.71                      |  | 52.10   |  | 49.93 
|                 |  | September 2004             |  | 9.59            |  | 8.97                      |  | 54.10   |  | 50.25 
|                 |  | October 2004               |  | 9.55            |  | 9.10                      |  | 56.66   |  | 53.00 
|                 |  | November 2004              |  | 10.09           |  | 9.53                      |  | 63.39   |  | 57.09 



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|ITEM 10 | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
|------- | ----------------------



|A. | SHARE CAPITAL
|-- | -------------



Not applicable.



|B. | CONSTITUTION
|-- | ------------



The corporate organization and conduct of Coles Myer are governed by its Constitution (the Constitution). A full copy of the Companys Constitution and any amendments to it are filed with the SEC.
References to rules in this document are references to rules set forth in the Companys Constitution.



|1. | Incorporation and objects
|-- | -------------------------



The Company was incorporated on July 1, 1921 in the State of Victoria, Commonwealth of Australia. The Company is registered with the Australian Securities
and Investments Commission (ASIC) and its Australian Business Number (ABN) is 11 004 089 936.



The Companys objects are summarized as follows:



| | (i) | carrying on the business of merchants and manufacturers agents, warehousemen, manufacturers, importers, exporters, agents and wholesale and retail dealers of goods and
materials; and
| | --- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | (ii) | all other such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the Companys objects.
| | ---- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|2. | Disclosing directors interests
|-- | -------------------------------



|(a) | A directors power to vote on matter where the director has a material interest
|--- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The Australian Corporations Act 2001 (the Corporations Act) prohibits a director of the Company who has a
material personal interest in a matter that is being considered at a directors meeting from being present while the matter is being considered or voting on the matter unless:



| | (i) | his/her participation is approved by (a resolution of) the other directors or by ASIC; or
| | --- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | (ii) | the interest does not need to be disclosed under the Corporations Act.
| | ---- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------



Directors are required to disclose matters in which they are materially interested unless they are excused from doing so. Section 191(2) of the
Corporations Act sets out interests that the directors do not need to notify and situations where notice has already been given. The relevant provisions of the Companys Constitution are subject to the above provisions of the Corporations Act.



However, directors may exercise the voting rights given by
shares in any corporation held or owned by the Company in any way the directors decide.



|(b) | Directors power to vote remuneration in the absence of an independent quorum
|--- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------



A director who has an interest in a matter being considered at a meeting of directors may be counted in the quorum at the
meeting, unless that is prohibited by the Corporations Act. Section 191(2)(a) of the Corporations Act does not require directors to disclose interests arising in relation to their remuneration as directors of the Company. Accordingly, directors



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can vote on matters relating to their remuneration and be counted in the quorum at a meeting where their remuneration is considered.



Directors may vote for their remuneration as set out in the Constitution.
For their services as directors they are entitled to such remuneration as the directors decide. However, the total amount provided to all directors for their services as directors in any year must not exceed A$1,500,000 or such larger amount as the
Company determines by ordinary resolution in general meeting.



In addition, every director is entitled to be paid all necessary traveling, hotel and other expenses incurred in attending general meetings of the Company, meetings of the directors or of committees of the directors.



|(c) | Borrowing powers of the directors
|--- | ---------------------------------



The directors may exercise all the powers of the Company to:



| | (i) | borrow, or raise money in any other way;
| | --- | ----------------------------------------



| | (ii) | to charge any of the Companys property or business or any of its uncalled capital; and
| | ---- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | (iii) | to issue debentures or give any other security for a debt, liability or obligation of the Company or of any person.
| | ----- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



These powers can be amended by a special resolution of the shareholders in
general meeting.



|(d) | Age qualification
|--- | -----------------



The office of a director becomes vacant at the conclusion of the annual general meeting following or held on the date that he or she reaches the age of 68
years.



|(e) | Share qualification
|--- | -------------------



A director must hold 200 ordinary shares in the Company as a qualification for office. He or she must hold these shares within two months of becoming a
director.



|3. | Rights and restrictions attaching to each class of shares
|-- | ---------------------------------------------------------



The Company has two classes of shares: ordinary class and preference shares.



|(a) | Dividends
|--- | ---------



The rights attached to both classes of shares include the right to dividends under the terms of issue of the shares, in the event the directors declare
them. Directors may determine that a dividend is payable, fix the amount, the date at which the entitlement accrues and the method of payment.



The dividend on preference shares is preferential to any other class of shares. The dividend may be cumulative if and to the extent the directors decide.



The Constitution does not specify any time limit after which
dividend entitlement lapses.



|(b) | Voting
|--- | ------



The voting right attached to ordinary shares is the right to vote in person, by proxy, attorney or representative in general meeting.



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On a show of hands each shareholder (regardless of the number of shares held) has one vote. On a poll,
each shareholder may exercise one vote for each fully paid ordinary share held. In respect of partly paid shares, the shareholder has a vote equivalent to the proportion which the amount paid up bears to the total issue price of the share at the
date the poll is taken. A shareholder cannot vote if the resolution that convened the meeting specified that the shareholder could not vote.



Holders of preference shares cannot vote at any general meeting of the Company except as follows:



| | (i) | on a proposal:
| | --- | --------------



| |  | to reduce the share capital of the Company;
| | - | -------------------------------------------



| |  | that affects rights attached to the share;
| | - | ------------------------------------------



| |  | to wind up the Company; or
| | - | --------------------------



| |  | for the disposal of the whole of the property, business and undertaking of the Company;
| | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | (ii) | on a resolution to approve the terms of a buy back agreement;
| | ---- | -------------------------------------------------------------



| | (iii) | during a period in which a dividend or part of a dividend on the share is in arrears; or
| | ----- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | (iv) | during the winding up of the Company.
| | ---- | -------------------------------------



To determine voting entitlements at a general meeting, shares are taken to be held by those persons recorded in the register of members at the time and
date determined by the directors under the Corporations Act.



Directors stand for re-election at staggered intervals.



There is no provision in the Constitution for cumulative voting.



|(c) | Rights to share in the Companys profits
|--- | ----------------------------------------



Dividends may only be paid out of profits.



The directors pay dividends in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. The directors may pay any dividends that, in their
judgment, the financial position of the Company justifies. Payment of a dividend does not require confirmation by a meeting of the members of the Company. Subject to any rights or restrictions attaching to any shares or class of shares, all
dividends must be paid equally on all shares, except that a partly paid share is not entitled to a greater proportion of the dividend than the ratio of the amounts paid, to the amounts paid and payable. The directors may fix a record date for a
dividend, with or without suspending the registration of transfers from that date.



|(d) | Surplus in the event of liquidation
|--- | -----------------------------------



Any surplus in the event of liquidation must be divided among the shareholders in proportion to the shares they hold, irrespective of the amounts paid or
credited as paid on the shares. Holders of preference shares have the right, in the event of liquidation, to payment in cash in priority to any other class of shares of:



| | (i) | the amount of any dividend accrued but unpaid on the share at the date of liquidation; and
| | --- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | (ii) | any amount paid on the share.
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|(e) | Redemption
|--- | ----------



Shareholders cannot redeem ordinary shares. Preference shares can, at the option of the Company, be redeemed. Holders of preference shares have the same
rights on redemption as those set out under Surplus in the event of liquidation above.



|(f) | Sinking Fund
|--- | ------------



The Constitution does not contain any sinking fund provisions.



However, the Company may resolve, by special resolution that the whole or any part of its unpaid capital may only be called up if the Company becomes
subject to external administration. The Constitution allows the directors to set aside out of Company profits any reserves or provisions for any purposes that they decide.



|(g) | Liability to further calls
|--- | --------------------------



The holders of fully paid ordinary or preference shares have no further liability to the Company in respect of those shares. The holders of partly paid
shares are liable to the Company once a call is made for the payment of the unpaid amount.



|(h) | Limitations on owning a substantial number of shares
|--- | ----------------------------------------------------



There is no provision in the Constitution that discriminates against an existing or prospective shareholder as a result of that shareholder owning a
substantial number of shares.



A foreign person may not
acquire a substantial interest in the Company without first notifying the Treasurer of the Australian Federal Government. See Non-resident and Foreign Shareholders and Other takeover provisions and Disclosure of
substantial shareholdings below.



|4. | Actions necessary to change the rights of holders of shares
|-- | -----------------------------------------------------------



The rights and privileges attached to ordinary shares may only be varied if the holders of at least 75% of the issued shares of that class present for
that purpose at a special meeting pass a resolution approving the variation. If the necessary majority is not obtained at the special meeting, the variation must be ratified in writing by the holders of at least 75% of the issued shares of that
class within two calendar months after the date the special meeting is held.



|5. | General Meetings of the Company
|-- | -------------------------------



General meetings may be convened either by a directors resolution, by shareholders with at least 5% of the votes that may be cast at a general
meeting, or as permitted by the Corporations Act.



Annual
General Meetings must be held once every calendar year within 5 months of the end of the financial year.



At least 28 days notice of a general meeting must be given.



Notice must be given to all persons set out in the Constitution. Subject to the Corporations Act and the Listing Rules of
the ASX, the content of notices of general meetings is decided by the directors but must state the general nature of the meeting.



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All shareholders may attend a general meeting in person, or be represented by the attendance of a
representative, attorney or proxy (who need not be shareholders of the Company in their own right).



The chairman of a general meeting, or his or her delegate, may take any action considered appropriate for the safety of persons attending the meeting and
the orderly conduct of the meeting. They may refuse admission to any person who is in possession of an article considered to be dangerous, offensive, or liable to cause disruption, or who refuses to permit examination of any article in the
persons possession, or who behaves or threatens to behave in a dangerous, offensive or disruptive way.



|6. | Limitations on the right to own securities
|-- | ------------------------------------------



The Constitution does not impose limitations on the right to own securities. However, the directors may fix the minimum amount of stock transferable and
restrict or forbid the transfer of fractions of that minimum. The directors have a general right to decline to register a transfer of shares if the Company may decline the transfer under the terms of issue of the shares, or where permitted to do so
under the ASX Listing Rules.



The Constitution does not
contain any rules governing foreign ownership of the Companys shares.



The directors may sell shares that constitute less than a marketable parcel (as defined under the Listing Rules) by following certain procedures. These include certain notice requirements that the Company must comply
with prior to selling any shares and the rights of shareholders (who hold less than 500 shares) to exempt their shares from this scheme. A notice can only be given to a shareholder once every 12 months and not during the offer period of a takeover
bid.



|7. | Changes in control of the Company
|-- | ---------------------------------



The Constitution does not contain provisions delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of the Company or relating to shareholders who seek to
acquire a substantial interest in the Company. See Non-resident and Foreign Shareholders below.



Non-resident and Foreign Shareholders



The rights of non-resident and foreign shareholders to hold or exercise voting rights on the Companys securities are subject to the Foreign
Acquisitions and Takeovers Act1975. The Treasurer of the Australian Federal Government has the power to prohibit the acquisition of a controlling interest in any Australian company by a foreign person or persons, if the Treasurer is of the
opinion that the acquisition would be contrary to the national interest. A controlling interest is defined as a shareholding of 15% or more held by a single foreign person or 40% or more held by two or more foreign persons. In each case, the person
or persons may hold the shares alone or together with any associate or associates. The Treasurer may also make orders requiring that a foreign person dispose of its shares.



Other takeover provisions



A summary of the main provisions of the Corporations Act in force at the date of this Annual Report is given below. The summary is not exhaustive.



Section 606(1) of the Corporations Act prohibits any person
(including a body corporate) from acquiring a relevant interest in issued voting shares in a listed company (or an unlisted company with more than 50 members) if the person acquiring the interest does so through a transaction in relation to
securities entered into by or on behalf of the person and because of



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the transaction, that persons, or any other persons voting power increases: (i) from 20% or below to more than 20%; or (ii) from a starting point
that is above 20% and below 90%.



A person has a relevant
interest in securities, no matter how remote the relevant interest is or how it arises, if they (i) are the holder of securities; or (ii) have power to exercise, or control the exercise of, a right to vote attached to the securities; or (iii) have
the power to dispose of, or control the exercise of a power to dispose of, the securities. If two or more people can jointly exercise one of these powers, each of them is taken to have that power.



This prohibition is subject to certain exceptions that must be strictly
complied with to be applicable.



A person may acquire a
relevant interest under one of the exceptions to Section 606(1) of the Law contained in Section 611 of the Corporations Act, some of which include:



| |  | An acquisition that results from the acceptance of an offer under a formal takeover bid. Separate takeover bids are required for each class of shares sought.
| | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | An acquisition by a person who has voting power in the company of at least 19% in the six months prior to the acquisition, if as a result of the acquisition, the person would not
have voting power more than 3 percentage points higher than they had six months before the acquisition.
| | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | An acquisition approved previously by a resolution passed at a general meeting of the company in which the acquisition is made. No votes are to be cast in favor of the resolution by
the person proposing to make the acquisition, or the person (and their associates) from whom the acquisition is to be made. The members of the company must be given all the information known by the company or the person (or their associates)
proposing to make the acquisition, that is material to the decision on how to vote on the resolution.
| | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Section 50 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 prohibits an acquisition of shares or assets that would have the effect, or be likely to have the effect, of
substantially lessening competition in a substantial market for goods or services, unless the acquisition is authorized by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.



|8. | Disclosure of substantial shareholdings
|-- | ---------------------------------------



The Corporations Act imposes certain disclosure requirements on persons who acquire or cease to hold a substantial holding in the Company. The disclosure
must be given to the Company and the ASX within the prescribed time. The Constitution does not contain any provision relating to the disclosure of substantial shareholdings.



|9. | Changes in share capital
|-- | ------------------------



The Company may by resolution passed in general meeting from time to time, alter its share capital in one or more of the ways provided for, and in the
manner prescribed by, the Corporations Act.



The Company may
convert or reclassify shares and reduce its share capital or buy back shares in accordance with the Corporations Act.



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|C. | MATERIAL CONTRACTS
|-- | ------------------



Material contracts entered into or performed in whole or in part for the 2 years immediately preceding publication of this document, are as follows:



|1. | Debt Issuance Program  Deed of Guarantee and Deed of Covenant (Exhibits 2.1 and 2.2 at Item 19). Refer page 53 for further details.
|-- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|2. | License Agreements between Kmart Corporation and Kmart Australia Limited and Kmart New Zealand Limited (Exhibits 15.1 and 15.2 at Item 19). Refer page 29 for further details.
|-- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|3. | Employment agreements  we have filed the following employment agreements with the SEC:
|-- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|           |  |                                                                                                                                                                   |  |                                              |  |                            
|---------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | -------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------------------
|ExhibitNo. |  | Contract                                                                                                                                                          |  | Position of Executive                        |  | Duration ofcontract        
|4.2        |  | Employment Agreement, dated February 1, 2002, between Coles Myer Ltd. and Mr. Tim Hammon                                                                          |  | Chief OfficerCorporate & PropertyServices    |  | (1)                        
|           |  |                                                                                                                                                                   | 
|4.3        |  | Employment Agreement, dated April 4, 2002, and subsequent amendments dated September 9, 2003 and November 18, 2003 between Coles Myer Ltd. and Ms. Dawn Robertson |  | Managing DirectorMyer                        |  | (1)                        
|           |  |                                                                                                                                                                   | 
|4.4        |  | Employment Agreement dated July 19, 2001, and subsequent amendment dated October 1, 2003, between Coles Myer Ltd. and Mr. Hani Zayadi                             |  | Managing DirectorKmart                       |  | (1)                        
|           |  |                                                                                                                                                                   | 
|4.5        |  | Employment Agreement, dated August 15, 2001, and subsequent amendment dated October 1, 2003, between Coles Myer Ltd. and Mr. Larry Davis                          |  | Managing DirectorTarget                      |  | (1)                        
|           |  |                                                                                                                                                                   | 
|4.6        |  | Employment Agreement, dated August 8, 2003, between Coles Myer Ltd. and Mr. Steven Cain                                                                           |  | Group ManagingDirector, Food,Liquor and Fuel |  | (1)                        
|           |  |                                                                                                                                                                   | 
|4.7        |  | Employment Agreement, dated March 19, 2004, between Coles Myer Ltd. and Mr. Fraser MacKenzie                                                                      |  | Chief FinancialOfficer                       |  | Fixed term toApril 30, 2007



|(1) | Terminable at will of either the Company or the executive. The standard notice period required by the Company is 12 months and the standard notice period required by the executive
is 6-12 months.
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Please refer to Item 6.B for compensation
details of each of the executives listed above.



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|D. | EXCHANGE CONTROLS
|-- | -----------------



Under existing Australian legislation in force at the date of the Annual Report, the Reserve Bank of Australia does not inhibit the import and export of funds, and no
permission is required by Coles Myer for the movement of funds into and out of Australia, except to or on behalf of certain authorities and agencies of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia or Zimbabwe or property, securities or funds belonging,
directly or indirectly to such persons. In addition, other legislation and regulations in Australia also restrict or prohibit payments, transactions and dealings with assets having a proscribed connection with certain countries (which at the date of
the Annual Report does not include the United States of America) or proscribed persons or entities subject to international sanctions associated with terrorism and assets derived from or generated by any such assets.



Non-residents are entitled to hold Ordinary Shares in the Company. However, prohibitions and
restrictions apply to the size of shareholdings and to takeovers. Prohibitions and restrictions include those found in the Corporations Act 2001, the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth), the Trade Practices Act 1975 (Cth) and the
listing rules of the Australian Stock Exchange Limited.



Shareholders,
including holders of ADRs, are advised to consult their own advisors as to the source, nature and effect of the prohibitions and restrictions.



|E. | TAXATION
|-- | --------



The following summary contains Australian and United States tax consequences that may result from ownership of ADSs and Ordinary Shares. This summary is not exhaustive of all possible tax considerations and is based
on the laws in force as of the date of this Annual Report (some of which may have retroactive effect). Investors are advised to consult their own tax advisers as to the tax consequences under Australian, U.S. Federal, U.S. state, and U.S. local tax
laws of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of ADSs and Ordinary Shares.



Australian Taxation



An imputation system operates in
Australia in respect to company income tax. The system provides for the relief of double taxation on dividends paid by Australian resident companies. In the absence of an exemption or concession, Australian resident companies are liable for
Australian income tax on their taxable income at the corporate tax rate (currently 30%). The payment of Australian income tax by Australian companies generates a franking credit which, when the company pays a dividend to shareholders, generally
flows through to Australian shareholders. This means resident shareholders who receive assessable franked dividends from a company are generally entitled to a tax offset for the tax paid by the company on its income i.e. to the extent the company
has paid tax on the income which underlies the dividend, the shareholder will not also have to pay tax.



Under the current double taxation convention between Australia and the United States, dividends paid by Coles Myer to a United States resident shareholder of Coles Myer, including an ADS holder, who is not deemed to
be an Australian resident for tax purposes, will generally be subject to an Australian withholding tax at a maximum rate of 15% on their unfranked amount. If the relevant shareholding is at least 10% of Coles Myers issued shares, then lower
withholding tax outcomes may occur under the double tax convention. To the extent that withholding tax is paid, this is a final tax and no other Australian tax would be payable.



Since the introduction of the imputation system, all dividend distributions made by Coles Myer have been fully franked. Coles Myer has
provided and will continue to provide all shareholders with notices that specify the franked and unfranked amount of each dividend and the amount (if any) of dividend withholding tax deducted. The notices will also state the franking percentage.



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A shareholder may be denied the benefit of franking credits in certain circumstances; broadly where a shareholder is
party to arrangements that substantially eliminate economic risks of share ownership or were entered into to obtain a tax advantage.



A United States citizen who is a resident of Australia, or a United States corporation which is a resident of Australia (by reason of carrying on business in Australia
and having its voting power controlled by shareholders who are residents of Australia, or being managed or controlled in Australia) may be liable to pay Australian income tax in respect of the profit or capital gain (if any) derived upon the
disposal of ADSs or Ordinary Shares. Under current Australian tax laws, no tax is payable in respect of the disposal of ADSs or Ordinary Shares held by non-residents of Australia except:



|(a) | if the ADSs or Ordinary Shares are trading stock of the holder or if an ordinary incident of the holders business is the sale of securities for a profit, and, in either case,
the profit is sourced in Australia; or
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|(b) | if sold and the total number of ADSs or Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by the non-resident or his associates, or the non-resident together with his associates, at any time
during the period of five years preceding the disposal represents 10% or more of the issued share capital of Coles Myer (excluding share capital carrying no right to participate beyond a specified amount in a distribution of profits or capital).
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Notwithstanding that the profit or gain upon the sale of the
ADSs or Ordinary Shares is assessable in Australia in the circumstances of (a) above, if the vendor is a resident of the United States, then depending on the circumstances of the case, relief from double tax may nevertheless be available under the
current double taxation convention referred to above.



In addition, under
current Australian tax law, no Australian State or Federal estate duty or any other inheritance taxes will be payable in respect of ADSs or Ordinary Shares upon the death of a holder thereof, regardless of the holders domicile. For capital
gains tax purposes, the death of the holder will not be a taxing event, except if the ADSs or Ordinary Shares are held by an Australian resident or are within the scope of (b) above and are bequeathed to a tax exempt institution (as defined by
reference to certain Australian exempting provisions), the trustee of a complying superannuation entity (as defined in the Australian tax legislation) or if shares held by a deceased resident pass to a non-resident who would not be subject to
Australian capital gains tax on their disposal (i.e. do not fall within the circumstances outlined in (b) above). In all other circumstances, the liability for tax on any gain is effectively transferred to the deceaseds legal representatives
or beneficiaries, subject to those matters referred to above. Such deemed disposal or a disposal subsequently by the beneficiary will have the consequences set out above.



United States Taxation



The following discussion summarizes the United States (U.S.) Federal tax consequences of the ownership of ADSs and Ordinary Shares by a person (U.S.
Stockholder) that: (i) is a citizen or resident of the United States, a United States corporation or that otherwise will be subject to U.S. Federal income tax on a net income basis in respect of the ADSs and Ordinary Shares; (ii) is not a
resident of Australia for Australian tax purposes; (iii) has not, within the preceding five years, beneficially owned 10% of the issued capital or voting stock in Coles Myer; and (iv) has not used the ADSs and Ordinary Shares in carrying on a trade
or business, wholly or partly through a permanent establishment in Australia.



U.S. Federal tax law generally treats the holder of an ADS as the owner of the Ordinary Shares underlying the ADS.



The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 reduces the maximum tax rate that can be imposed on dividends from U.S. corporations and qualified
foreign corporations to U.S. resident individuals to 15%. Coles Myer should be a qualified foreign corporation. To be eligible for this



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reduced rate of tax on dividends, the shareholder would need to meet a 60-day holding period and not have elected to treat the dividend as investment
income.



If Coles Myer dividends are subject to Australian dividend
withholding tax, subject to certain limitations, such dividend withholding tax may be claimed as a credit against the U.S. Federal income tax of the U.S. Stockholder. The credit for non-U.S. taxes is limited to the amount of U.S. Federal income tax
imposed on the foreign source income of the U.S. Stockholder. This limitation is calculated separately with respect to specific classes, or baskets of income. For this purpose, dividends distributed by Coles Myer would generally
constitute passive income or, in the case of certain U.S. Stockholders, financial services income. Unutilized foreign tax credits in the financial services income basket that are carried forward should be regarded
as general income basket foreign tax credits for income tax years beginning after December 31, 2006. The U.S. tax credits allowable with respect to each income basket cannot exceed the U.S. Federal income tax payable with respect to the
income in the basket. The amount of the dividend from a qualified foreign corporation that is allocated to foreign source income for the purpose of determining the foreign tax credit limitation would be reduced on a proportional basis
for the beneficial 15% rate. U.S. Stockholders may be required to apportion certain deductions against the foreign dividend income, which may further reduce the current utilization of the foreign tax credit. Unutilized foreign tax credits can
generally be carried back one year for income tax years commencing after October 22, 2004 and two years for prior income tax years or forward up to five years before they expire for income tax years ending prior to October 22, 2004 and for ten years
before they expire for any income tax year beginning after October 22, 2004. Alternatively, the U.S. Stockholder may choose, for the year the withholding tax is imposed, to claim a deduction for the withholding tax and forgo the foreign tax credit
described above.



Distributions on the ADSs and Ordinary Shares would generally
constitute dividends for U.S. Federal income tax purposes to the extent they are paid from current or accumulated earnings and profits, if any, of Coles Myer, as determined under U.S. Federal income tax principles. If Coles Myer pays a dividend,
such dividend would likely be paid in Australian dollars. The amount of dividend income for a U.S. Stockholder would generally be the U.S. dollar value of the dividend payment on the date of receipt, regardless of the actual conversion rate into
U.S. dollars. The foreign exchange gain or loss, if any, realized on a sale or other disposition of Australian dollars should be ordinary income or loss to the U.S. Stockholder for U.S. Federal income tax purposes.



In addition, dividends paid by Coles Myer should not be eligible for the
inter-corporate dividends received deduction that is generally allowed for distributions between U.S. corporations.



A U.S. Stockholder should, upon the sale or exchange of an ADS or Ordinary Share, recognize a gain or loss for U.S. Federal income tax purposes of an amount equal to the
difference between the amount realized and the Stockholders tax basis in the ADS or Ordinary Share. This gain or loss should be a capital gain or loss if the ADS or Ordinary Share was a capital asset in the hands of the Stockholder, and should
be a long-term capital gain or loss if the ADS or Ordinary Share was held for more than one year.



In general, dividends on Coles Myer ADSs or Ordinary Shares, and payments of the proceeds of a sale of Coles Myer ADSs or Ordinary Shares, paid within the United States or through certain non-U.S. related financial
intermediaries are subject to information reporting and may be subject to backup withholding tax at a 28% rate unless the U.S. Stockholder (i) is a corporation or other exempt recipient, or (ii) provides a taxpayer identification number and
certifies that no loss of exemption from withholding has occurred.



An ADS or
Ordinary Share is generally subject to U.S. Federal estate or gift taxation if the decedent or donor, as the case may be, is a citizen or resident of the United States.



The foregoing summary of U.S. Federal income tax consequences does not apply to a holder of ADSs or Ordinary Shares that (i) is exempt from
U.S. Federal income tax; (ii) is a U.S. corporation beneficially owning 10% or more of the voting shares of Coles Myer; (iii) is a dealer in ADSs or



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Ordinary Shares; or (iv) acquired ADSs or Ordinary Shares pursuant to an employee share scheme or otherwise as compensation.



|F. | DIVIDENDS AND PAYING AGENTS
|-- | ---------------------------



Not applicable.



|G. | STATEMENT BY EXPERTS
|-- | --------------------



Not applicable



|H. | DOCUMENTS ON DISPLAY
|-- | --------------------



Documents concerning the Company that are referred to in this annual report may be inspected at 800 Toorak Road, Tooronga, Victoria 3146, Australia (Tel +613 9829 3111) attention Company Secretary.



Copies of such materials may also be obtained from the principal office of the SEC at 450
Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 at prescribed rates. The public may also obtain information from the operation of the SECs Public Reference Room by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.



Additionally, the SEC maintains a web site at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports and
other information that registrants file electronically with the SEC through the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR). Such materials are available for inspection and copying at the offices of the NYSE, 20 Broad Street,
New York, New York 10005.



|I. | SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION
|-- | ----------------------



Refer Note 33 in the consolidated financial statements contained in Item 18 for a complete list of the Companys subsidiaries.



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|ITEM 11 | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
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The discussion below contains certain forward-looking information. See comments regarding Forward-Looking Statements on page 1 of this Annual Report.



The Coles Myer Group uses a combination of cross currency swaps and forward
contracts to manage exchange rate risk associated with foreign currency denominated borrowings. To manage its exposure to movements in interest rates, it uses the derivative classes of interest rate swaps, options, forward rate agreements and
futures. Exposures arising from the importation of merchandise, non-merchandise and capital equipment are managed by the use of currency options and forward exchange contracts.



At July 25, 2004 all derivative financial instruments held by the Coles Myer Group were held for the purpose of hedging identifiable
exposures to exchange and interest rate fluctuations. As a consequence, market risk, that is, the risk that the value of derivative financial instruments will be adversely affected by changes in the market value of the underlying asset, reference
rate or index is not believed to be an exposure for the Coles Myer Group. Credit risk, however, is an exposure that affects the use of derivative financial instruments. Credit risk arises from the possibility that the counterparty to a derivative
financial instrument will not adhere to the terms of the contract when settlement becomes due. The Coles Myer Group has a documented system of quarterly credit assessment and the setting of dealing limits in place to minimize credit risk.



Derivative financial instruments are only undertaken with financial
institutions that have been independently assessed to have a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal in a timely manner.



It is not the policy of the Coles Myer Group to grant or to seek collateral when entering into derivative transactions.



The Companys net debt and foreign exchange at July 25, 2004, which is recorded at a
fair value of A$129.9 million (July 27, 2003: A$267.0 million) has exposure to price risk. This risk is defined as the potential opportunity loss in fair value resulting from a hypothetical 10% adverse change in interest and foreign exchange rate
movements. Actual results may differ.



A sensitivity analysis that assumes a
10% downward shift in interest rates across all yield curves at July 25, 2004, results in a potential opportunity cost to the Companys net debt portfolio of A$7.3 million (July 27, 2003: A$9.0 million). The model used for the sensitivity
analysis calculated the net present value of all outstanding cash flows related to the Companys interest rate swap portfolio. A sensitivity analysis was performed on the basis that any movement in interest rates was treated at the same rate of
change across the entire yield curve. The impact of a 10% adverse shift on the foreign exchange exposure at July 25, 2004 and July 27, 2003 would not have had a material impact on the Companys results of operations.



See also Notes 29 and 30 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 18 containing
financial instruments disclosures and disclosure about fair values of financial instruments.



|ITEM 12 | DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
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Not applicable.



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|ITEM 13 | DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
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Not applicable.



|ITEM 14 | MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS
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Not applicable.



|ITEM 15 | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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At the end of the period covered by this Annual Report of Form 20-F, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management,
including J.E. Fletcher, Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and J.F. MacKenzie, Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were
effective. No significant changes were made in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls to the date of their evaluation.



|ITEM 16A | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
|-------- | --------------------------------



The Board of Directors has determined that the financial experts serving on the audit committee are Mr. A.G. Hodgson and Mr. R.H. Allert. Both directors are independent
directors.



|ITEM 16B | CODE OF ETHICS
|-------- | --------------



The Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to all employees of the Company. The code of ethics is referred to as the Coles Myer Ltd. Code of Conduct and can be accessed on the Companys website at
www.colesmyer.com. No amendments to or waivers of the code of ethics were made or granted during 2004.



|ITEM 16C | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
|-------- | --------------------------------------



a) Audit feesfor the year ended July 25, 2004 were $A4,726,000 (2003 A$4,666,000). Audit fees consist of fees for professional services rendered for the audit of
the consolidated financial statements of Coles Myer Ltd. and other services normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings, which mainly include the statutory audits of financial statements of Coles Myer Ltd. subsidiaries and
the assistance with review of documents filed with the Australian Stock Exchange and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.



b) Audit-related fees for the year ended July 25, 2004 were A$1,063,000 (2003 A$1,893,000). Audit-related fees consist of fees for professional services that are
traditionally performed by an independent accountant. These services include accounting consultations, internal control reviews, services related to the implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, consultations concerning financial accounting and
reporting standards, sales certificates required under property lease agreements, other certificates required by Coles Myer Ltd. under various contractual arrangements and due diligence procedures in connection with acquisitions.



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c) Tax Feesfor the year ended July 25, 2004 were A$199,000 (2003 A$219,000). Tax fees consist of fees expensed
for tax planning services and tax advice.



d) All other fees for the
years ended July 25, 2004 amounted to A$NIL (2003 A$493,000). Other fees in 2003 consist of fees for consulting services in relation to the review of the Food & Liquor business.



Audit Committee Pre-approval Policies and Procedures.



The Board of Directors has adopted a policy that sets out procedures and conditions for pre-approving audit, audit-related and non-audit
related services performed by the Groups independent statutory auditor, responsible for the audit of both the Coles Myer Ltd. consolidated statutory accounts and the statutory accounts of subsidiaries of Coles Myer Ltd. (the Auditor)



The Audit/Governance Committee annually pre-approves services to be provided
by the Auditor under each of the categories noted above, along with specific details as to the types of work to be performed within those categories. The pre-approval also establishes pre-approved fee limits for each type of work. (The
Pre-Approval Framework)



Any proposed services outside the
Pre-Approval Framework will require separate pre-approval by the Audit/Governance Committee.



The Audit/Governance Committee may delegate pre-approval authority to one or more of its independent members, and approval by such member or members within the parameters of the policy constitutes approval of the
Audit/Governance Committee. The member or members to whom such authority is delegated must report any pre-approval decisions to the Audit/Governance Committee at its next meeting.



The Auditor provides appropriate documentation, which is provided to the Audit/Governance Committee, regarding the specific services to be
provided. The Audit/Governance Committee has designated the Companys General Manager Corporate Governance Project to assess compliance with independence requirements and the pre-approval policies and procedures.



During the year ended July 25, 2004, all audit-related fees, tax fees or other non-audit fees
were approved by the Audit Committee. The de minimus exception to the pre-approval requirement provided by paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, was not used.



|ITEM 18 | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|------- | ---------------------------------



Consolidated Financial Statements see pages 98 through 168, incorporated herein by reference.



The following consolidated financial statements together with the Report of Independent Auditors thereon, are filed as part of this Annual
Report.



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|Report of Independent Auditors                                      |  | 97 
|Consolidated Income Statements                                      |  | 98 
|Consolidated Balance Sheets                                         |  | 99 
|Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                               |  | 100
|Consolidated Statements of Changes in Issued Share Capital          |  | 104
|Consolidated Statements of Changes in Reserves and Retained Profits |  | 105
|Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                          |  | 106
|Glossary of Terms                                                   |  | 169



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|ITEM 19 | EXHIBITS
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|     |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
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|     | 
|1.   |  | Constitution (incorporated by reference to the Companys filing on Form 6-K, dated November 25, 1997), as amended by the amendment to Constitution (incorporated by reference to the
Companys filing on Form 6-K, dated September 7, 2001).
|     | 
|2.1  |  | Debt Issuance Program - Deed of Guarantee                                                                                                                                                                                                   
|     | 
|2.2  |  | Debt Issuance Program - Deed of Covenant                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|     | 
|4.1  |  | Employment agreement - Ms. Dawn Robertson, filed with the 2002 Form 20-F                                                                                                                                                                    
|     | 
|4.2  |  | Employment agreement - Mr. Tim Hammon, filed with the 2003 Form 20-F                                                                                                                                                                        
|     | 
|4.3  |  | Amendment to Employment agreement - Ms. Dawn Robertson                                                                                                                                                                                      
|     | 
|4.4  |  | Employment agreement - Mr. Hani Zayadi                                                                                                                                                                                                      
|     | 
|4.5  |  | Employment agreement - Mr. Larry Davis                                                                                                                                                                                                      
|     | 
|4.6  |  | Employment agreement - Mr. Steven Cain                                                                                                                                                                                                      
|     | 
|4.7  |  | Employment agreement - Mr. Fraser MacKenzie                                                                                                                                                                                                 
|     | 
|8.   |  | List of subsidiaries (included herein as Note 33 in the Consolidated Financial Statements).                                                                                                                                                 
|     | 
|12.1 |  | Certification by Chief Executive Officer, Mr. J.E. Fletcher, dated December 22, 2004                                                                                                                                                        
|     | 
|12.2 |  | Certification by Chief Financial Officer, Mr. J.F. MacKenzie, dated December 22, 2004                                                                                                                                                       
|     | 
|13.1 |  | Certification by Chief Executive Officer, Mr. J.E. Fletcher, dated December 22, 2004                                                                                                                                                        
|     | 
|13.2 |  | Certification by Chief Financial Officer, Mr. J.F. MacKenzie, dated December 22, 2004                                                                                                                                                       
|     | 
|15.1 |  | License Agreement between Kmart Corporation and Kmart Australia Limited, dated August 1, 1994.                                                                                                                                              
|     | 
|15.2 |  | License Agreement between Kmart Corporation and Kmart New Zealand Limited, dated August 1, 1994.                                                                                                                                            



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Signatures



The Registrant hereby certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form
20-F and that it has duly caused and authorized the undersigned to sign this Annual Report on its behalf.



|                       |  |  |  |                        
|---------------------- |  |  |  | -----------------------
|                       |  |  |  | COLES MYER LTD.        
|                       |  |  |  | (Registrant)           
|                       |  | 
|                       |  |  |  | /s/ J. F. MacKenzie    
|                       |  |  |  | (Signature)            
|                       |  |  |  | J. F. MacKenzie        
|Date December 22, 2004 |  |  |  | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER



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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM



To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Coles Myer Ltd.



For
purposes of Form 20-F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.



In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income, of cash flows and of changes in shareholders equity present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Coles Myer Ltd. and its subsidiaries at July 25, 2004 and July 27, 2003, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended July 25, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in Australia. These financial statements are the responsibility of Coles Myer Ltd.s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements
in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the
overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.



Note 1 (d) refers to a difference between these financial statements and those presented to shareholders in Australia, in relation to the CML Groups treatment of
goodwill arising on acquisition of companies and businesses until July 31, 1988, which treatment was not in conformity with Australian accounting standards. These financial statements have been adjusted to conform to Australian accounting standards.



Accounting principles generally accepted in Australia vary in certain
significant respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Information relating to the nature and effect of such differences is presented in Note 31 to the consolidated financial statements.



/S/    PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS



PricewaterhouseCoopers



Melbourne, Australia

December 22, 2004



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COLES MYER LTD.

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS



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|                                                                                                                           |  | Notes |  | 2004 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2003 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2002 52 weeks A$M |  
|Sales                                                                                                                      |  | 3     |  | 32,266.8          |   |  | 27,016.6          |   |  | 25,688.7          |  
|Cost of goods sold                                                                                                         |  |       |  | (24,059.5         | ) |  | (19,618.6         | ) |  | (19,419.9         | )
|                                                                                                                           |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Gross profit                                                                                                               |  |       |  | 8,207.3           |   |  | 7,398.0           |   |  | 6,268.8           |  
|                                                                                                                           |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Other revenue from operating activities                                                                                    |  | 3     |  | 27.1              |   |  | 17.7              |   |  | 650.6             |  
|Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy for supplier promotional rebates                                          |  |       |  |                   |   |  | (76.5             | ) |  |                   |  
|Other revenue from non-operating activities                                                                                |  | 3     |  | 309.2             |   |  | 275.3             |   |  | 286.3             |  
|Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment, investments and businesses and controlled entities                    |  | 3     |  | 131.0             |   |  | 392.5             |   |  | 111.8             |  
|Net book value of property, plant and equipment, investments and businesses and controlled entities disposed               |  |       |  | (146.5            | ) |  | (416.8            | ) |  | (123.9            | )
|Borrowing costs                                                                                                            |  | 4     |  | (71.1             | ) |  | (86.9             | ) |  | (102.9            | )
|Advertising expenses                                                                                                       |  |       |  | (431.7            | ) |  | (383.8            | ) |  | (323.0            | )
|Selling and occupancy expenses                                                                                             |  |       |  | (5,801.7          | ) |  | (5,327.5          | ) |  | (5,159.2          | )
|Administrative expenses                                                                                                    |  |       |  | (1,357.4          | ) |  | (1,183.2          | ) |  | (1,126.3          | )
|                                                                                                                           |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Profit from ordinary activities before income tax                                                                          |  |       |  | 866.2             |   |  | 608.8             |   |  | 482.2             |  
|Income tax expense                                                                                                         |  | 5     |  | (258.1            | ) |  | (187.7            | ) |  | (137.2            | )
|                                                                                                                           |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Net profit                                                                                                                 |  |       |  | 608.1             |   |  | 421.1             |   |  | 345.0             |  
|                                                                                                                           |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Net (decrease)/increase in asset revaluation reserve                                                                       |  |       |  | (8.2              | ) |  | 83.5              |   |  | (4.2              | )
|Net decrease in foreign currency translation reserve                                                                       |  |       |  | (30.4             | ) |  | (17.1             | ) |  |                  |  
|Adjustment resulting from change in accounting policy for annual leave entitlements                                        |  |       |  |                   |   |  | (6.6              | ) |  |                   |  
|                                                                                                                           |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Total revenues, expenses and valuation adjustments attributable to members of Coles Myer Ltd recognized directly in equity |  |       |  | (38.6             | ) |  | 59.8              |   |  | (4.2              | )
|                                                                                                                           |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Total changes in equity other than those resulting from transactions with owners as owners                                 |  |       |  | 569.5             |   |  | 480.9             |   |  | 340.8             |  
|                                                                                                                           |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Basic earnings per share (in A$)                                                                                           |  |       |  | 0.46              |   |  | 0.32              |   |  | 0.25              |  
|                                                                                                                           |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Diluted earnings per share (in A$)                                                                                         |  |       |  | 0.47              |   |  | 0.33              |   |  | 0.27              |  
|                                                                                                                           |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  



Notes
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|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|------------------------------------------ |  | ----- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                                           |  | Notes |  | July 25,2004A$M |  | July 27,2003A$M
|ASSETS                                     |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|Current assets:                            |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|Cash                                       |  |       |  | 849.0           |  | 905.5          
|Receivables                                |  | 7     |  | 646.7           |  | 346.0          
|Inventories                                |  |       |  | 3,032.7         |  | 2,836.8        
|Other                                      |  | 8     |  | 41.1            |  | 28.1           
|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|                                           |  |       |  | 4,569.5         |  | 4,116.4        
|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|Non-current assets:                        |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|Receivables                                |  | 9     |  | 50.4            |  | 121.5          
|Investments                                |  | 10    |  | 112.9           |  | 105.8          
|Property, plant and equipment, net         |  | 11    |  | 3,395.7         |  | 3,340.6        
|Intangible assets, net                     |  | 12    |  | 590.5           |  | 516.8          
|Other                                      |  | 13    |  | 332.7           |  | 251.7          
|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|                                           |  |       |  | 4,482.2         |  | 4,336.4        
|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|TOTAL ASSETS                               |  |       |  | 9,051.7         |  | 8,452.8        
|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY       |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|Current liabilities:                       |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|Accounts payable                           |  | 14    |  | 2,815.7         |  | 2,476.3        
|Borrowings                                 |  | 15    |  | 261.5           |  | 10.8           
|Tax liabilities                            |  | 16    |  | 161.6           |  | 13.6           
|Provisions                                 |  | 17    |  | 563.3           |  | 540.8          
|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|                                           |  |       |  | 3,802.1         |  | 3,041.5        
|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|Non-current liabilities:                   |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|Long term debt                             |  | 18    |  | 713.4           |  | 1,143.3        
|Other                                      |  |       |  | 48.3            |  | 49.3           
|Provisions                                 |  | 19    |  | 390.3           |  | 419.5          
|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|                                           |  |       |  | 1,152.0         |  | 1,612.1        
|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|Shareholders equity:                      |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|Issued share capital                       |  | 20    |  | 2,306.7         |  | 2,210.3        
|Reserves                                   |  |       |  | 430.2           |  | 468.8          
|Retained profits                           |  |       |  | 1,360.7         |  | 1,120.1        
|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|                                           |  |       |  | 4,097.6         |  | 3,799.2        
|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |  |       |  | 9,051.7         |  | 8,452.8        
|                                           |  |       |  |                 |  |                
|Commitments and contingent liabilities     |  | 25    |  |                 |  |                



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|                                                              |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----- |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | -
|                                                              |  | Notes |  | 2004 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2003 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2002 52 weeks A$M |  
|Cash flows from operating activities                          |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Receipts from customers                                       |  |       |  | 34,539.6          |   |  | 28,904.1          |   |  | 27,540.3          |  
|Payments to suppliers and employees                           |  |       |  | (32,905.0         | ) |  | (27,469.2         | ) |  | (26,259.9         | )
|Distributions received from associated entities               |  |       |  | 7.0               |   |  | 6.2               |   |  | 5.6               |  
|Interest received                                             |  |       |  | 55.2              |   |  | 20.0              |   |  | 15.0              |  
|Borrowing costs paid                                          |  |       |  | (70.0             | ) |  | (103.6            | ) |  | (105.9            | )
|Income tax paid                                               |  |       |  | (288.5            | ) |  | (179.1            | ) |  | (77.1             | )
|                                                              |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Net cash inflow from operating activities                     |  | A     |  | 1,338.3           |   |  | 1,178.4           |   |  | 1,118.0           |  
|                                                              |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Cash flows from investing activities                          |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Payments for property, plant and equipment                    |  |       |  | (704.1            | ) |  | (625.2            | ) |  | (507.7            | )
|Cash paid for purchases of businesses and controlled entities |  | B     |  | (192.0            | ) |  | (241.7            | ) |  | (70.4             | )
|Cash paid for purchases of other investments                  |  |       |  | (1.4              | ) |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Payment for purchase of associated entity                     |  |       |  | (1.1              | ) |  | (1.4              | ) |  | (0.1              | )
|Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment             |  |       |  | 80.3              |   |  | 37.1              |   |  | 31.1              |  
|Proceeds on sale of Sydney Central Plaza                      |  | B     |  | 9.9               |   |  | 372.8             |   |  |                   |  
|Proceeds on sale of businesses and controlled entities        |  | B     |  | 31.8              |   |  |                   |   |  | 57.8              |  
|Proceeds on sale of investments                               |  |       |  |                   |   |  | 7.6               |   |  | 2.3               |  
|Loans from other entities                                     |  |       |  | 66.1              |   |  | 13.6              |   |  | 41.6              |  
|                                                              |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Net cash outflow from investing activities                    |  |       |  | (710.5            | ) |  | (437.2            | ) |  | (445.4            | )
|                                                              |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Cash flows from financing activities                          |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Proceeds from issue of shares                                 |  |       |  | 37.1              |   |  |                  |   |  |                  |  
|Proceeds from borrowings                                      |  |       |  | 1,362.7           |   |  | 279.7             |   |  | 924.4             |  
|Repayments of borrowings                                      |  |       |  | (1,772.6          | ) |  | (704.6            | ) |  | (1,022.4          | )
|Payments for shares bought back                               |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  | (1.4              | )
|Dividends paid                                                |  |       |  | (307.8            | ) |  | (287.6            | ) |  | (285.3            | )
|                                                              |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Net cash outflow from financing activities                    |  |       |  | (680.6            | ) |  | (712.5            | ) |  | (384.7            | )
|                                                              |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Net (decrease)/increase in cash held                          |  |       |  | (52.8             | ) |  | 28.7              |   |  | 287.9             |  
|Cash at beginning of the year                                 |  |       |  | 894.7             |   |  | 866.0             |   |  | 578.1             |  
|                                                              |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Cash at end of the year                                       |  | C     |  | 841.9             |   |  | 894.7             |   |  | 866.0             |  
|                                                              |  |       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  



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|                                                                                                |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | -
|                                                                                                |  | 2004 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2003 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2002 52 weeks A$M |  
|Notes                                                                                           |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|A.     Reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to net profit is as follows: |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Net cash inflow from operating activities                                                       |  | 1,338.3           |   |  | 1,178.4           |   |  | 1,118.0           |  
|Depreciation and amortization                                                                   |  | (536.7            | ) |  | (512.6            | ) |  | (493.4            | )
|Changes in assets and liabilities                                                               |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Increase in current receivables                                                                 |  | 57.4              |   |  | 69.5              |   |  | 27.0              |  
|Increase/(decrease) in inventories                                                              |  | 124.9             |   |  | (24.0             | ) |  | (104.1            | )
|Increase/(decrease) in future income tax benefits                                               |  | 80.8              |   |  | (38.3             | ) |  | 28.4              |  
|Increase/(decrease) in other assets                                                             |  | 20.9              |   |  | (29.6             | ) |  | 17.9              |  
|(Increase) in trade creditors                                                                   |  | (139.7            | ) |  | (105.1            | ) |  | (213.8            | )
|(Increase)/decrease in other liabilities                                                        |  | (135.8            | ) |  | (55.0             | ) |  | 90.4              |  
|(Increase) in provision for income tax                                                          |  | (148.0            | ) |  | (20.3             | ) |  | (28.1             | )
|(Increase) in provisions                                                                        |  | (53.6             | ) |  | (79.2             | ) |  | (44.9             | )
|(Decrease)/increase in deferred income tax                                                      |  | 66.7              |   |  | 74.4              |   |  | (29.9             | )
|Net loss on sale of plant and equipment                                                         |  | (45.0             | ) |  | (31.2             | ) |  | (27.0             | )
|Net profit/(loss) on sale of freehold properties                                                |  | 7.8               |   |  | 1.4               |   |  | 15.0              |  
|Net profit/(loss) on sale of businesses and controlled entities                                 |  | 21.7              |   |  | 5.5               |   |  | (0.1              | )
|Write-down of non-current assets to recoverable amounts                                         |  | (51.6             | ) |  | (12.8             | ) |  | (10.4             | )
|                                                                                                |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Net profit                                                                                      |  | 608.1             |   |  | 421.1             |   |  | 345.0             |  
|                                                                                                |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  



|B. | Acquisitions/disposals
|-- | ----------------------



During 2004, the CML Group acquired from Shell multi-site franchisees the right to operate 585 fuel and convenience outlets and eight standalone convenience stores for $103.7 million (including transaction costs). In
connection with this transaction, other assets and liabilities, including inventories, property, plant and equipment and employee related liabilities have been acquired for a further $79.5 million.



During 2004, the CML Group disposed of five Newmart stores and seven Sands and McDougall
stores for $31.9 million.



On May 26, 2003, Liquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd., a
wholly owned controlled entity of Coles Myer Ltd., acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Pallas Newco Pty. Ltd. and ALW Newco Pty. Ltd. (Theos NSW) for A$179.8 million plus associated inventory for A$37.4 million and freehold property
for A$14.8 million. The consideration comprises cash, and the issue of 17,857,143 Coles Myer Ltd. ordinary shares. Coles Myer Ltd. has guaranteed a value of A$7.00 per share throughout a period of three years, commencing May 26, 2003, and will bear
any share price risk during that period. Should any additional consideration become payable it will be brought to account as a component of goodwill arising on the acquisition under Australian GAAP. Under U.S. GAAP, any additional consideration will
be recorded as a reduction to equity. Since May 26, 2003, the share price has remained above A$7.00 per share and payment of the additional consideration is not probable. At balance date F2003 the share price was A$7.34 and at balance date F2004 the
share price was A$9.16. As the share price has traded above the guaranteed price of A$7.00, no liability has been recognized under Australian or U.S. GAAP.



On January 6, 2003, Officeworks Superstores Pty. Ltd., a wholly owned controlled entity of Coles Myer Ltd., acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Viking Direct
Pty. Ltd. and Viking Office Products Pty. Ltd. for A$38.7 million plus associated inventory for A$11.1 million and freehold property for A$17.5 million.



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On March 10, 2003, the CML Group sold Sydney Central Plaza for A$372.8 million, net of transaction and sale related
costs of A$17.2 million. During 2004, additional proceeds of A9.9 million were received.



During 2002 Coles Supermarkets (Australia) Pty. Ltd. and Bi-Lo Pty. Ltd., both wholly owned controlled entities of Coles Myer Ltd., acquired 35 ex-Franklins stores for A$59.3 million.



On May 27, 2002, Coles Myer Ltd. sold 100% of its investment in the issued capital of
Amalgamated Food & Poultry Pty. Ltd. for A$65.0 million.



Details of the
aggregate cash flows and consideration relating to the acquired businesses and controlled entities, which are accounted for as purchase business combinations, and the aggregate assets and liabilities of the entities at the date of acquisition were
as follows:



|                                                                 |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|---------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | -
|                                                                 |  | Acquisitions*     |   |  | Disposals         |  
|                                                                 |  | 2004 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2003 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2002 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2004 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2003 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2002 52 weeks A$M |  
|Cash consideration (paid)/received net of cash acquired/disposed |  | (209.4            | ) |  | (362.6            | ) |  | (70.4             | ) |  | 31.9              |   |  | 372.8             |   |  | 66.5              |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Cash                                                             |  | 17.4              |   |  | 3.2               |   |  |                   |   |  | (0.1              | ) |  |                   |   |  | (8.7              | )
|Receivables  current                                            |  |                   |   |  | 17.6              |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  | (2.1              | ) |  | (1.9              | )
|Inventories                                                      |  | 73.9              |   |  | 51.8              |   |  | 12.9              |   |  | (3.0              | ) |  |                   |   |  | (4.1              | )
|Other assets  current                                           |  |                   |   |  | 2.4               |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  | (1.2              | ) |  | (0.2              | )
|Property, plant and equipment                                    |  | 15.0              |   |  | 45.8              |   |  | 25.4              |   |  | (10.2             | ) |  | (363.0            | ) |  | (64.6             | )
|Deferred tax assets                                              |  |                   |   |  | 2.0               |   |  | 1.4               |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  | (3.4              | )
|Intangible assets                                                |  | 109.2             |   |  | 260.2             |   |  | 37.0              |   |  | (9.3              | ) |  |                   |   |  | (13.4             | )
|Other assets  non-current                                       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  | (0.3              | )
|Payables                                                         |  |                   |   |  | (19.1             | ) |  | (1.3              | ) |  |                   |   |  | (1.0              | ) |  | 18.9              |  
|Provisions  current                                             |  | (6.1              | ) |  | (1.3              | ) |  | (4.5              | ) |  | 0.4               |   |  |                   |   |  | 6.2               |  
|Interest bearing liabilities  non-current                       |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  | (0.5              | ) |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Provisions  non-current                                         |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  | 1.1               |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Net assets acquired/(disposed)                                   |  | 209.4             |   |  | 362.6             |   |  | 70.4              |   |  | (22.2             | ) |  | (367.3            | ) |  | (70.4             | )
|                                                                 |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Reconciliation of cash flows:                                    |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Consideration                                                    |  | (209.4            | ) |  | (362.6            | ) |  | (70.4             | ) |  | 31.9              |   |  | 372.8             |   |  | 66.5              |  
|Consideration satisfied by share issue                           |  |                   |   |  | 117.7             |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Cash acquired/disposed                                           |  | 17.4              |   |  | 3.2               |   |  |                   |   |  | (0.1              | ) |  |                   |   |  | (8.7              | )
|                                                                 |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Cash (Outflow)/Inflow                                            |  | (192.0            | ) |  | (241.7            | ) |  | (70.4             | ) |  | 31.8              |   |  | 372.8             |   |  | 57.8              |  
|                                                                 |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  



|* | The purchase method of accounting is applied. Net assets are recorded at fair value.
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|C. | Reconciliation of cash
|-- | ----------------------



For the purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, cash includes cash on hand and at bank, net of bank overdrafts. Cash at the end of the year as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows is
reconciled to the relevant Consolidated Balance Sheet items as follows:



|                |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                  
|--------------- |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | - |  | -----------------
|                |  | 2004 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2003 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2002 52 weeks A$M
|Cash assets     |  | 849.0             |   |  | 905.5             |   |  | 866.0            
|Bank overdrafts |  | (7.1              | ) |  | (10.8             | ) |  |                  
|                |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                  
|                |  | 841.9             |   |  | 894.7             |   |  | 866.0            
|                |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                  



|D. | Non-cash financing and investing activities
|-- | -------------------------------------------



Financing  CML issued ordinary shares under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan for A$59.3 million (2003 A$60.3 million, 2002 A$60.0 million).



Investments  During 2003 CML issued ordinary shares for A$117.7 million in connection
with the purchase of Pallas Newco Pty. Ltd. and ALW Newco Pty. Ltd.



During
2002, the CML Group disposed of its investments in Power Investment Funding Pty. Ltd., Investment Funding Pty. Ltd., and Label Developments Pty. Ltd. for $NIL consideration. As a result, current receivables decreased A$115.3 million, current loans
decreased A$115.3 million, non-current receivables decreased A$17.2 million, non-current loans decreased A$17.2 million and investments decreased $NIL on disposal.



|E. | Details of major financing facilities
|-- | -------------------------------------



Credit standby facilities: The CML Group has A$530.0 million (2003 A$580.0 million) of committed facilities of which A$530.0 million (2003 A$580.0 million) were undrawn
at balance date. The facilities have maturity dates ranging between December 2004 and August 2009 (2003 maturity dates ranged between October 2003 and August 2008).



Commercial paper: The CML Group has commercial paper programs based in Australia and Europe. The programs are guaranteed by Coles Myer Ltd.
and are supported by the credit standby facilities referred to above. At balance date no commercial paper was on issue (2003 $NIL).



Medium term notes: The CML Group has issued medium term notes under a debt issuance program and under medium term note programs in both Europe and Australia. It also
operated a medium term note program in the United States on behalf of Coles Myer Finance (USA) Ltd. Medium term notes issued by Coles Myer Finance Ltd. and Coles Myer Finance (USA) Ltd. are unconditionally guaranteed by Coles Myer Ltd. At balance
date, A$670.6 million (2003 A$1,052.4 million) equivalent of medium term notes were on issue.



Other loans: A$NIL (2003 A$7.5 million) equivalent of loans, denominated in Japanese yen, were outstanding at balance date with a maturity date of July 2004.



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ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL



|                                                                        |  |                                |   |  |                    |   |  |          |  |    
|----------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ------------------------------ | - |  | ------------------ | - |  | -------- |  | ---
|                                                                        |  | Ordinary                      
|                                                                        |  | Fully Paid                     |   |  | Partly Paid A$0.01
|                                                                        |  | millions                       |   |  | A$M                |   |  | millions |  | A$M
|Balance, July 29, 2001                                                  |  | 1,176.6                        |   |  | 1,293.1            |   |  | 0.2      |  |   
|Conversion of partly paid to fully paid                                 |  |                               |   |  |                   |   |  |         |  |   
|Dividend reinvestment plan                                              |  | 8.2                            |   |  | 60.0               |   |  |          |  |    
|Shares bought back on-market                                            |  | (0.2                           | ) |  | (1.4               | ) |  |          |  |    
|                                                                        |  |                                |   |  |                    |   |  |          |  |    
|Balance, July 28, 2002                                                  |  | 1,184.6                        |   |  | 1,351.7            |   |  | 0.1      |  |   
|Conversion of partly paid to fully paid                                 |  |                               |   |  |                   |   |  |         |  |   
|Dividend reinvestment plan                                              |  | 10.0                           |   |  | 60.3               |   |  |          |  |    
|Issue for acquisition of Pallas Newco Pty. Ltd. and ALW Newco Pty. Ltd. |  | 17.8                           |   |  | 117.7              |   |  |          |  |    
|                                                                        |  |                                |   |  |                    |   |  |          |  |    
|Balance, July 27, 2003                                                  |  | 1,212.4                        |   |  | 1,529.7            |   |  | 0.1      |  |   
|Conversion of partly paid to fully paid                                 |  |                               |   |  |                   |   |  |         |  |   
|Dividend reinvestment plan                                              |  | 7.9                            |   |  | 59.3               |   |  |          |  |    
|Exercise of options                                                     |  | 5.1                            |   |  | 37.1               |   |  |          |  |    
|                                                                        |  |                                |   |  |                    |   |  |          |  |    
|Balance, July 25, 2004                                                  |  | 1,225.4                        |   |  | 1,626.1            |   |  | 0.1      |  |   
|                                                                        |  |                                |   |  |                    |   |  |          |  |    
|                                                                        |  |                                |  
|                                                                        |  | Preference (ReCAPS) Fully Paid |   |  |                    |   | 
|                                                                        |  | millions                       |   |  | A$M                |   |  |          |  |    
|Balance, July 28, 2002                                                  |  | 7.0                            |   |  | 680.6              |   |  |          |  |    
|                                                                        |  |                                |   |  |                    |   |  |          |  |    
|Balance, July 27, 2003                                                  |  | 7.0                            |   |  | 680.6              |   |  |          |  |    
|                                                                        |  |                                |   |  |                    |   |  |          |  |    
|Balance, July 25, 2004                                                  |  | 7.0                            |   |  | 680.6              |   |  |          |  |    
|                                                                        |  |                                |   |  |                    |   |  |          |  |    



Notes
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RESERVES AND RETAINED PROFITS



|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | -
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  | 200452 weeksA$M |   |  | 200352 weeksA$M |   |  | 200252 weeksA$M |  
|Asset revaluation reserve*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Balance at beginning                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  | 485.9           |   |  | 402.4           |   |  | 406.6           |  
|Fair value increment/(decrement) of freehold and investment properties                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  | (8.2            | ) |  | 83.5            |   |  | (4.2            | )
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  | 477.7           |   |  | 485.9           |   |  | 402.4           |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
|*  The asset revaluation reserve includes the net increments and decrements arising from the revaluation of non-current
assets in accordance with AASB 1041 Revaluation of Non-current Assets                                                                                                                                  | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |  
|Foreign currency translation reserve                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Balance at beginning                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  | (17.1           | ) |  |                |   |  |                |  
|Net exchange differences on translation of foreign controlled entity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  | (30.4           | ) |  | (17.1           | ) |  |                |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  | (47.5           | ) |  | (17.1           | ) |  |                |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
|*  As an outcome of restructuring the method of financing a self sustaining foreign operation, foreign currency
translation losses relating to the CML Groups net investment have been incurred, resulting in A$17.1 million being recorded in the year ended July 27, 2003 and A$30.4 million in the year ended July 25, 2004. | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |  
|Retained profits                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Balance at beginning                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  | 1,120.1         |   |  | 904.1           |   |  | 906.0           |  
|Adjustment resulting from change in accounting policy for providing for dividends (Note 2)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                 |   |  | 149.7           |   |  |                 |  
|Adjustment resulting from change in accounting policy for annual leave entitlements (Note 2)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |   |  | (6.6            | ) |  |                 |  
|Net profit for the year                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  | 608.1           |   |  | 421.1           |   |  | 345.0           |  
|Cash dividends                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  | (367.5          | ) |  | (348.2          | ) |  | (346.9          | )
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  | 1,360.7         |   |  | 1,120.1         |   |  | 904.1           |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |  
|Total reserves and retained profits                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Balance at beginning                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  | 1,588.9         |   |  | 1,306.5         |   |  | 1,312.6         |  
|Adjustment resulting from change in accounting policy for providing for dividends (Note 2)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                 |   |  | 149.7           |   |  |                 |  
|Adjustment resulting from change in accounting policy for annual leave entitlements (Note 2)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |   |  | (6.6            | ) |  |                 |  
|Net profit for the year                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  | 608.1           |   |  | 421.1           |   |  | 345.0           |  
|Cash dividends                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  | (367.5          | ) |  | (348.2          | ) |  | (346.9          | )
|Fair value (decrement)/increment of freehold and investment properties                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |  | (8.2            | ) |  | 83.5            |   |  | (4.2            | )
|Net exchange differences on translation of foreign controlled entity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  | (30.4           | ) |  | (17.1           | ) |  |                |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  | 1,790.9         |   |  | 1,588.9         |   |  | 1,306.5         |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  



Notes
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|1. | SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
|-- | ----------------------------------------



These financial statements are prepared specifically for the purposes of filing an Annual Report on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (the SEC), and differ from the Australian financial statements presented to shareholders in the respective years in their treatment of goodwill arising on acquisition of companies and businesses (Refer paragraph d).



The significant accounting policies adopted by Coles Myer Ltd. (the
Company, CML) and its controlled entities (the CML Group) are detailed below. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Australia (Australian
GAAP). Where these principles differ from those generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) reference is made by footnote. A reconciliation of the major differences between the accompanying financial statements and U.S.
GAAP is included at Note 31.



| | a | Basis of preparation
| | - | --------------------



The financial statements have been prepared as a general purpose financial report, which complies with Accounting Standards, other authoritative
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board, Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views and the Corporations Act 2001. The financial report is prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention, except for certain assets, which, as
noted, are at valuation. The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the prior year. Comparative information has been restated where necessary, to present the information on a consistent basis with the current year disclosures.



| | b | Principles of consolidation
| | - | ---------------------------



The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on an economic entity basis for the CML Group. The effects of all transactions within the CML
Group have been eliminated in full. A list of controlled entities at year-end is contained in Note 33. Where control of an entity is obtained during the year, its results are included in the Consolidated Income Statements from the date on which
control commences. Where control of an entity ceases during the financial year, its results are included for that part of the year where control existed.



| | c | Accounting for acquisitions
| | - | ---------------------------



Acquired businesses are accounted for on the basis of the purchase method of accounting which consists of assigning fair values at date of acquisition to
all the identifiable underlying assets acquired and to the liabilities assumed.



| | d | Goodwill
| | - | --------



Goodwill on acquisitions since July 31, 1988 has been brought to account as an asset and amortized, using the straight line method, over the period in
which the benefits are expected to arise, but not exceeding 20 years. The carrying value of goodwill is reviewed at each reporting period. For the purposes of U.S. GAAP, goodwill acquired is not amortized but must be tested for impairment at least
annually, or when conditions warrant.



In the financial
statements submitted to shareholders, directors caused goodwill on acquisitions to July 31, 1988 to be written off as an extraordinary item, this being contrary to the treatment required by the relevant Australian accounting standard. Directors were
satisfied all relevant goodwill on acquisitions would generate benefits for the company for periods of at least twenty years, but preferred immediate write off to amortization over an arbitrarily chosen period of years. However, the SEC requires
that financial statements filed with it comply in all material respects with accounting standards in each companys country



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of origin. Accordingly, in these financial statements prepared for purposes of filing with the SEC, goodwill on acquisitions to July 31, 1988 has been
reinstated at cost and amortized, using the straight line method, against profit from operations over 20 years from date of acquisition, unless accelerated amortization is required due to a carrying value exceeding the recoverable amount. As a
result, net profit reported in these financial statements has been decreased by A$8.4 million, (2003 A$8.4 million, 2002 A$8.8 million) with the aggregate adjustment arising from all prior years causing shareholders equity to increase by
A$14.4 million (2003 A$22.8 million).



| | e | Equity accounting of associated companies
| | - | -----------------------------------------



The principles of equity accounting have been applied to entities that are not controlled, but over which the CML Group has significant influence. Equity
accounting disclosures are not provided as the investments are deemed to be immaterial.



| | f | Receivables
| | - | -----------



Trade and other debtors are recognized at nominal amounts as they are due for settlement no more than 30 days from the date of recognition. Provision for
doubtful debts is made when collection of the full amount is no longer probable.



| | g | Inventories
| | - | -----------



At balance date all stock of finished goods on hand or in transit is valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is determined using the
weighted average cost method, after deducting any purchase settlement discount and including logistics expenses incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition.



Volume related supplier rebates and supplier promotional rebates are
recognized as a reduction in the cost of inventory and are recorded as a reduction of cost of sales when the inventory is sold. The only exception is in limited circumstances in relation to the reimbursement of direct advertising costs incurred on
behalf of the supplier (Note 2). These reimbursements are recorded as other revenue from non-operating activities (Note 3).



| | h | Investments
| | - | -----------



The carrying amounts of all listed investments are stated at the lower of cost and recoverable amount. Dividends from all investments are brought to
account when receivable.



| | i | Property, plant and equipment
| | - | -----------------------------



| | (i) | Cost and valuation
| | --- | ------------------



Freehold land and buildings and investment properties are measured at their fair value. Valuations are made with sufficient regularity to ensure the
carrying amount of property does not differ materially from its fair value at balance date. Under U.S. GAAP, a number of differences arise from revaluing property. Refer Note 31 for further explanation and a reconciliation to U.S. GAAP.



Annual internal assessments are made, supplemented by independent
assessments at least every three years. Potential capital gains tax is not taken into account in determining revaluation amounts unless it is expected that a liability for such a tax will crystallize. Borrowing and other holding and development
costs on property under development are capitalized until completion of the development.



Plant and equipment is measured at the lower of cost less accumulated depreciation, and recoverable amount.



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| | (ii) | Leasehold improvements
| | ---- | ----------------------



The cost of improvements to or on leasehold properties is amortized on a straight-line basis, over the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated
useful life of the improvement, whichever is the shorter.



| | (iii) | Depreciation and amortization
| | ----- | -----------------------------



Depreciation and amortization is provided on a straight-line basis on all property, plant and equipment, other than freehold land and investment
properties, over their estimated useful lives. U.S. GAAP also requires investment properties to be depreciated. Refer Note 31 for a reconciliation to U.S. GAAP, where an additional expense has been recognized.



The depreciation rates used for each class of assets are as follows:



|                    |  |         |  |         |  |        
|------------------- |  | ------- |  | ------- |  | -------
|                    |  | 2004    |  | 2003    |  | 2002   
|Buildings           |  | 1.5%    |  | 1.5%    |  | 1.5%   
|Plant and equipment |  | 5% -33% |  | 5% -33% |  | 5% -33%
|Computer software   |  | 20%     |  | 33%     |  | 33%    



All costs directly
incurred in the purchase or development of major computer software, including subsequent upgrades and material enhancements, are capitalised. Costs incurred on computer software maintenance are expensed as incurred.



Effective July 28, 2003, the CML Group changed its accounting estimate with
respect to the useful life of computer software. The previous estimate recognised that computer software had a useful life not exceeding three years.



The revised accounting estimate recognises that in all material respects, computer software has a useful life not exceeding five years. The impact of the
change was an increase to profit before tax of A$12.0 million for the year ended July 25, 2004. The impact on Basic and Diluted earnings per share was A$0.01 per share for the year ended July 25, 2004.



| | j | Recoverable amount of non-current assets
| | - | ----------------------------------------



The recoverable amount of a non-current asset is the net amount expected to be recovered through the cash inflows and outflows arising from its continued
use and subsequent disposal. Where net cash inflows are derived from a group of assets working together, reasonable amount is determined on the basis of the relevant group of assets.



The carrying amounts of non-current assets valued on the cost basis are reviewed to determine whether they are in excess of
their recoverable amount at balance date. If the carrying amount of a non-current asset exceeds its recoverable amount the asset is written down to its recoverable amount at balance date. The decrement in the carrying amount of assets valued on the
cost basis is recognized as an expense in the Consolidated Income Statements in the reporting period in which the recoverable amount write-down occurs. In determining the recoverable amount, expected future cash flows have been discounted to their
present value.



| | k | Identifiable intangible assets
| | - | ------------------------------



| | (i) | Brand names
| | --- | -----------



Brand names purchased by the CML Group are measured at fair value on acquisition and brought to account as non-current assets. Brand names held at July
25, 2004 have an indefinite life.



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| | (ii) | Licenses
| | ---- | --------



Liquor and gaming licenses purchased by the CML Group are measured at fair value and brought to account as non-current assets on acquisition. Effective July 29, 2002, the CML Group changed its accounting estimate with
respect to the useful life of liquor licenses. The previous estimate recognised that liquor licenses had a useful life not exceeding twenty years.



The revised accounting estimate recognises that liquor licenses have an indefinite life where they have unlimited legal lives and are unlikely to become
commercially obsolete. Gaming licenses purchased during 2003 have an indefinite life. As a consequence, no amortization of licenses was charged for the year ended July 27, 2003.



Had a change in estimate of useful life not taken place, an amount of A$10.3 million relating to amortization expense would
have been charged in the year to July 27, 2003.



| | (iv) | Co-branded operating rights
| | ---- | ---------------------------



The CML Group holds the right to operate certain Shell fuel and convenience outlets around Australia. An exclusive supply agreement for fuel and
lubricant products is in place, which allows for the sites to be branded both Coles Express and Shell. Co-branded operating rights are amortised over twenty years.



The carrying value of all intangibles is reviewed at each reporting date.



| | l | Accounts payable
| | - | ----------------



These amounts represent liabilities for goods and services provided to the CML Group prior to balance date and which were unpaid. The amounts are
unsecured and are usually paid between 7 and 60 days after recognition.



| | m | Income tax
| | - | ----------



Income tax is provided using the liability method of tax effect accounting. Income tax expense is calculated on profit from ordinary activities adjusted
for permanent differences between taxable and accounting income. The tax effect of cumulative timing differences, which occur where items are included for income tax purposes in a period different from that in the financial statements, is shown in
the provision for deferred income tax or future tax benefit, as applicable. The timing differences have been measured using the tax rates expected to apply when the differences reverse. The future income tax benefits arising from tax losses have
been recognized only where the realization of such benefits in future years are considered virtually certain.



The CML Group implemented the tax consolidation legislation as of July 29, 2002. Refer Note 5 for further disclosure.



| | n | Foreign exchange
| | - | ----------------



Foreign currency transactions are translated to Australian currency at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Amounts
receivable and payable in foreign currencies at balance date are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on that date. Resulting exchange differences are brought to account as exchange gains or losses in the Consolidated Income Statements in
the financial year in which the exchange rates change.



With
respect to specific commitments, hedging (as defined under Australian GAAP) is undertaken in order to avoid or minimise possible adverse financial effects of movements in exchange rates. Gains or costs arising upon entry into a hedging transaction
intended to



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hedge the purchase or sale of goods and services, together with subsequent exchange gains or losses resulting from those transactions, are deferred in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets from the inception of the hedging transaction up to the date of the purchase or sale and included in the measurement of the purchase or sale. The net amounts receivable or payable under the hedging transaction are also
recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Any gains or losses arising on the hedging transaction after the recognition of the hedged purchase or sale are included in the Consolidated Income Statements.



The assets and liabilities of foreign operations that are self-sustaining
are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing at balance date. Equity items are translated at historical rates. The Consolidated Income Statements are translated at a weighted average rate for the year. Exchange differences arising on
translation are taken directly to the foreign currency translation reserve.



The assets and liabilities of foreign operations that are integrated are translated using the temporal method. Monetary assets and liabilities are translated into Australian currency at rates of exchange current at
balance date, while non-monetary items and revenue and expense items are translated at exchange rates current when the transactions occurred. Exchange differences arising on translation are brought to account in the Consolidated Income Statements.



| | o | Employee benefits
| | - | -----------------



Liabilities for annual leave entitlements are accrued at nominal amounts on the basis of statutory and contractual requirements, including related
on-costs. They are measured using rates expected to be paid when the obligations are settled, and are not discounted (Note 2). Under U.S. GAAP these liabilities are measured at their current rates. The effect of this difference is detailed in Note
31.



Liabilities for long service leave entitlements which are
not expected to be paid or settled within twelve months are accrued at the present value of expected future payments to be made resulting from services provided by employees up to balance date. Consideration is given to future increases in wage and
salary rates, experience of employee departures and periods of service. Expected future payments, including related on-costs, are discounted using the rates attaching to national government guaranteed securities with similar maturity terms.
Contributions to superannuation funds are expensed as incurred (Note 23).



A liability for employee entitlements in the form of bonus plans is recognised when there is no realistic alternative but to settle the liability and at least one of the following conditions is met:



| |  | there are formal terms in the plan for determining the amount of the entitlement;
| | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | the amounts to be paid are determined before the time of completion of the financial report; or
| | - | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | past practice gives clear evidence of the amount of the obligation.
| | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------



Liabilities for bonus plans are expected to be settled within twelve months and are measured at the amounts expected to be paid when they are settled.



Equity-based compensation benefits are provided to employees
via the Executive Share Option Plan (Note 24). No accounting entries are made until options over unissued shares are exercised at which time the amounts receivable from executives are recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as share capital.
Under U.S. GAAP the fair value of options granted are charged against profits over the expected term of the options. The effect of this difference is described in Note 31.



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| | p | Superannuation
| | - | --------------



The CML Group has a number of superannuation funds, which exist to provide benefits for employees and their dependants on retirement, disability or death.
The most recent actuarial reports indicated that the financial position of the defined benefit funds is sufficient to meet projected commitments. The CML Groups commitment in respect of accumulation type funds is limited to making the
specified contributions. The CML Groups contributions to the superannuation funds are expensed as incurred in these financial statements, which are prepared under Australian GAAP. The effect of the difference from U.S. GAAP is reflected in
Note 31, and U.S. GAAP information in relation to the defined benefit funds (in accordance with FAS 87 and FAS 132) is detailed in Note 23.



| | q | Leases
| | - | ------



The CML Group leases real estate, stores, office facilities and warehouses. The provisions of these leases are such that substantially all of the risks
and benefits of ownership of the property are retained by the lessors, and accordingly, in the financial statements, they are classified as operating leases.



Payments made under operating leases are expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Refer Note 25 for details of non-cancelable
operating lease commitments.



| | r | Lease incentives
| | - | ----------------



From January 30, 1995 lump sum payments received in relation to major lease contracts are deferred and amortized over the period of benefit. In the past
such amounts were credited to the Consolidated Income Statements in the year in which they were receivable.



U.S. GAAP requires lease incentives for lease agreements entered into after December 31, 1988 to be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of
the new lease. The effect of this difference is detailed in Note 31.



| | s | Interest bearing liabilities
| | - | ----------------------------



Borrowings are carried at their principal amounts. Interest is recognized as an expense as it accrues, except where it is included in the cost of
qualifying assets. Qualifying assets are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to prepare for intended use. Long and medium term borrowing expenses are amortized over the lesser of five years or the term of the relevant
borrowing.



| | t | Revenue
| | - | -------



Revenue from sale of goods is recognized at the point of sale, includes concession sales and is after deducting returns, duties and taxes paid.



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| | u | Earnings per share
| | - | ------------------



The CML Group has applied the revised AASB 1027 Earnings Per Share (issued June 2001) for the first time from July 30, 2001.



| | (i) | Basic earnings per share
| | --- | ------------------------



Basic earnings per share is determined by dividing net profit less non-redeemable reset convertible preference shares (ReCAPS) dividends, by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the financial year.



| | (ii) | Diluted earnings per share
| | ---- | --------------------------



Diluted earnings per share adjusts the figures used in the determination of basic earnings per share to take into account the after income tax effect of
interest and other financing costs associated with dilutive potential ordinary shares and the weighted average number of shares assumed to have been issued for no consideration in relation to dilutive potential ordinary shares.



| | v | Derivatives
| | - | -----------



The CML Group is exposed to changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates from its activities. These risks are hedged by the CML Group primarily
through the use of derivatives, which mainly take the form of swaps, futures, forward contracts and options. Interest rate derivatives that are designated and are effective as hedges, are deferred and amortized over the remaining life of the hedged
items. Cross currency swaps are revalued at spot rates at balance date and movements are recognized in the Consolidated Income Statements as gains and losses together with the foreign currency gains and losses on the underlying borrowings.



| | w | Goods and Services Tax (GST)
| | - | ----------------------------



Revenues, expenses and assets are generally recognized net of the amount of GST. Where GST is incurred on purchases and is not recoverable from the
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) it is included as part of the cost of acquisition of an asset or part of an item of expense. Cash flows are included in the statements of cash flows on a gross basis. The GST components of cash flows arising from
investing and financing activities which are recoverable from, or payable to the ATO are classified as operating cash flows.



| | x | Segment reporting
| | - | -----------------



Individual business segments have been identified on the basis of grouping individual products or services subject to similar risks and returns. The
business segments reported are: Food, Liquor & Fuel, Kmart & Officeworks, Myer & Megamart, Target, Emerging Businesses and Property & Unallocated.



| | y | Rounding of amounts
| | - | -------------------



Dollar amounts have been rounded to the nearest tenth of a million dollars. Where the amount is $50,000 or less, this is indicated by a dash
(-). For the purpose of Notes 24 and 28 a dash indicates a nil balance.



| | z | Dividends
| | - | ---------



Provision is made for the amount of any dividend declared, determined or publicly recommended by the directors on or before the end of the financial year
but not distributed at balance date (Note 2).



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| | aa | Onerous contracts
| | -- | -----------------



A provision for onerous contracts is recognised when the expected benefits to be derived from a contract are less than the unavoidable costs of meeting
the obligations under that contract, and only after any impairment losses to assets dedicated to that contract have been recognised.



The provision recognized is based on the difference between the estimated cash flows to meet the unavoidable costs and the estimated cash flows to be
received having regard to the risks of the activities relating to the contract. The net estimated cash flows are discounted to their present value.



Under U.S. GAAP this type of provision is not permitted. The effect of the difference from U.S. GAAP is reflected in Note 31.



| | ab | Workers compensation and self-insurance
| | -- | ----------------------------------------



The CML Group is self-insured for costs relating to workers compensation and general liability claims. Provisions are recognized based on claims
reported, and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported. These provisions are determined on a discounted basis, utilizing an actuarially determined method which is based on various assumptions including but not limited to future inflation,
investment return, average claim size and claim administration expenses.



| | ac | Advertising
| | -- | -----------



Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.



| | ad | Stamp duty
| | -- | ----------



Payments of stamp duty on leased property are deferred and amortised over the life of the lease.



| | ae | International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
| | -- | --------------------------------------------------



The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) is adopting IFRS for application to reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2005. The AASB has
issued Australian equivalents to IFRS. The adoption of Australian equivalents to IFRS will be first reflected in the CML Groups financial statements for fiscal 2006, being the half-year ending 29 January 2006 and the year ending 30 July 2006.



The transitional rules for adoption of IFRS require the
restatement of comparative financial statements using Australian equivalents of IFRS, except for AASB 132 Financial Instruments: Disclosure and Presentation and AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.



Most adjustments required on transition to IFRS will be made
retrospectively against opening retained earnings as at 26 July 2004. An IFRS project team has been established to manage the transition to Australian equivalents of IFRS. The project team is chaired by the Chief Financial Officer and reports to the
Audit/Governance Committee every six months.



Most of the
Australian equivalents to IFRS have been evaluated and a number of key differences have been identified with Australian GAAP. The completion of this analysis is expected during fiscal 2005, enabling the implementation of required changes ahead of
fiscal 2006 relative to Australian GAAP. No attempt has yet been made to examine how these changes might be reviewed under U.S. GAAP and no commentary is included in these accounts in this regard.



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The following IFRS areas have been identified as significant for the CML Group relative to Australian
GAAP:



(i) AASB 2 Share-based Payment



CML has established an Executive Share Option Plan, under
which options are issued to employees. Under the current accounting policy an expense is not recognised for options issued (refer Note 1o).



On adoption of AASB 2, options issued to employees will be recognised as an expense over the relevant vesting periods. The expense will be determined with
reference to the fair value of the options issued. The determination of fair value is prescribed by the new standard. An adjustment will be recorded against opening retained earnings at 26 July 2004 to reflect the fair value, so determined, of any
options granted after 7 November 2002, but before 26 July 2004 that are not vested at 1 January 2005.



(ii) AASB 3 Business Combinations



Under the current accounting policy goodwill is amortised over the period in which the benefits are expected to arise (refer Note 1d).



Under AASB 3, goodwill is no longer amortised, but instead will be subject
to impairment testing at each reporting date.



(iii) AASB
116 Property, Plant and Equipment and AASB 140 Investment Property



Under the current accounting policy freehold land and buildings and investment properties are measured at their fair value (refer Note 1i). Increments and
decrements are offset, and the net movement in the valuation is recognised in the asset revaluation reserve.



Under AASB 140, where an insignificant portion of a property is held for the companys own use it is classified as an investment property.
Accordingly, it is unlikely that properties currently classified as investment properties will continue to meet the definition under IFRS. Properties that are not classified as investment properties under AASB 140 can be measured under either the
revaluation model or the cost model prescribed by AASB 116.



Under the cost model the property is carried at its cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Under the revaluation model any gains arising from changes in fair value are recognised in the asset revaluation reserve. However,
the gain shall be recognised in the net profit or loss to the extent that it reverses a revaluation decrement previously recognised in the net profit or loss. Losses are recognised in the net profit or loss except where the decrement reverses a
previous revaluation increment in the reserve.



In addition,
under IFRS increments and decrements within an asset class cannot be offset. Properties must be considered individually, which could result in greater volatility in the Statements of Financial Performance.



At this stage there has been no decision on which policy will be applied.



(iv) AASB 112 Income Taxes



Under the current accounting policy deferred tax balances are determined
using the income statement method. Items are only tax-effected if they are included in the determination of pre-tax accounting profit or loss and/or taxable income or loss and current and deferred taxes cannot be recognised directly in equity.



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Under AASB 112, deferred tax balances are determined using the balance sheet method, which calculates
temporary differences based on the carrying amounts of an entitys assets and liabilities in the Statements of Financial Position and their associated tax bases. In addition, current and deferred taxes attributable to amounts recognised
directly in equity are also recognised directly in equity.



It
is expected that AASB 112 may require the CML Group to carry higher levels of deferred tax assets and liabilities. However, at this stage a significant transitional adjustment has not been identified.



(v) AASB 119 Employee Benefits



Under the current accounting policy an asset or liability is not recognised
for the actuarially determined surplus or deficit of the defined benefit superannuation plan (refer Note 23).



Under AASB 119 net surpluses or deficits that arise within the defined benefit superannuation plan must be recognised as an asset or liability in the
Statements of Financial Position. The annual movements in those surpluses or deficits must be recorded in the Statements of Financial Performance, which could result in greater volatility.



Upon adoption, an actuarial valuation of the defined benefit superannuation
plan will be performed in accordance with AASB 119, and an adjustment will be recorded against opening retained earnings at 26 July 2004.



(vi) AASB 136 Impairment of Assets



Under the current accounting policy the recoverable amount of assets is determined by reference to cash flows generated by a group of assets.



Under AASB 136 recoverable amount is assessed for each cash
generating unit, which is defined as the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets.



At this stage the determination of the CML Groups cash generating units has not been finalised.



(vii) AASB 132 Financial Instruments: Disclosure and
Presentation and AASB 139 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement



CML has on issue 7,000,000 ReCAPS that are currently treated as equity (refer Note 20). Under AASB 132 the ReCAPS will be reclassified as debt, and
dividends paid (refer Note 6) will be recorded as interest expense.



Under AASB 139 foreign exchange contracts held for hedging purposes will be recorded in the Statements of Financial Position at fair value. Changes in fair value will be recognised directly in equity where hedge effectiveness tests are met.
Ineffectiveness outside the prescribed range precludes the use of hedge accounting, in which case the fair value changes are recognised in the Statements of Financial Performance.



AASB 132 and AASB 139 are not applicable until 1 August 2005. The impact on retained earnings at 1 August 2005 will depend
on the value of foreign exchange contracts at that date.



The
above should not be regarded as a complete list of changes in accounting policies that will result from the transition to Australian equivalents of IFRS. In addition, some decisions have not yet been made where choices of accounting policies are
available. For these reasons it is not yet possible to quantify the impact of the transition to Australian equivalents to IFRS on the CML Groups financial position and reported results.



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|2. | CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICY
|-- | ----------------------------



Changes in accounting policy for inventory costing



| | (a) | Supplier promotional rebates
| | --- | ----------------------------



Effective July 29, 2002, the CML Group has revised its policy of accounting for supplier promotional rebates such that accounting for all forms of rebates
is reflective of guidance given by the Emerging Issues Task Force in the U.S. (EITF Issue No. 02-16, Accounting by a Customer (including a Reseller) for Certain Consideration Received from a Vendor).



Under this guidance, virtually all forms of rebates (including some which
under previous accounting guidance were able to be taken directly to income) are treated as a reduction in the cost of inventory, deferring the recognition of the income to as and when the inventory is sold. As a result, rebates previously recorded
as other revenue from operating activities, have now been disclosed as a reduction in cost of goods sold. The only exception is in limited circumstances in relation to the reimbursement of direct advertising costs incurred on behalf of the supplier,
which are recorded as other revenue from non-operating activities.



On initial adoption of the change at July 29, 2002, the CML Group inventory decreased by A$76.5 million (July 2001 A$76.7 million). If the accounting policy had always been applied, the impact of the change would have been an increase to
profit before tax by A$0.2 million for the year ended July 28, 2002 and a decrease by A$2.8 million for the year ended July 27, 2003.



Under the Australian equivalents to IFRS which come into effect in the 2006 financial year, voluntary changes to accounting policies such as this would be
made by an adjustment to retained earnings, rather than through the Consolidated Income Statements.



| | (b) | Indirect logistics expenses
| | --- | ---------------------------



Effective July 29, 2002, the CML Group made a modification to its policy of recognizing indirect costs of operating distribution centres as a component of
the cost of inventory. Previously, these indirect costs were expensed as incurred. The modification was made to improve the relevance and reliability of the information presented in the financial report and to further comply with AASB 1019
Inventories. This treatment also complies with U.S. GAAP.



On initial adoption of the change at July 29, 2002, the CML Groups inventory increased by A$4.5 million. For the year ended July 27, 2003, the change in accounting policy was an increase to the CML Groups profit before tax of
A$5.0 million. Had this policy been applied for the previous corresponding periods the effect would have been the same.



Change in accounting policy for providing for dividends



Effective July 29, 2002, the CML Group changed its accounting policy for providing for dividends to comply with AASB 1044 Provisions, Contingent
Liabilities and Contingent Assets released in October 2001. This treatment of providing for dividends is consistent with U.S. GAAP. In previous years, in addition to providing for the amount of any dividends declared, determined or publicly
recommended by the directors on or before the end of the financial year but not distributed at balance date, provision was made for dividends to be paid out of retained profits at the end of the financial year where the dividend was proposed,
recommended or declared between the end of the financial year and the completion of the financial report.



An adjustment of A$149.7 million was made against retained profits at the beginning of the financial year to reverse the amount provided at July 28, 2002
for the accrued ReCAPS dividend and the proposed final ordinary dividend for that year that was recommended by the directors between the end of the financial year and the completion of the financial report. This reduced current liabilities -
provisions and total liabilities for the year ended July 27, 2003 by A$149.7



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million with corresponding increases in net assets, retained profits, total equity and the total dividends provided for or paid.



Change in accounting policy for annual leave entitlements



Effective July 29, 2002, the CML Group changed its accounting policy for
providing for employee benefits to comply with the revised AASB 1028 Employee Benefits released in June 2001. In previous years, liabilities for wages and salaries and annual leave were measured at current remuneration rates. Under the
revised accounting standard these benefits must be measured at their nominal amounts, using the rates expected to be paid when the obligations are settled, and are not discounted. Under U.S. GAAP these liabilities are measured at their current
rates. The effect of this difference is detailed in Note 31.



An adjustment of A$6.6 million was made at the beginning of the financial year to reduce retained profits, A$9.4 million to increase employee provisions, and A$2.8 million to increase the future income tax benefit. If the accounting policy
had always been applied, the impact of the change for the years ended July 28, 2002 and July 27, 2003 would have been immaterial.



|3. | REVENUE
|-- | -------



|                                                                                  |  |                   |  |                   |   |  |                  
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- |  | ----------------- | - |  | -----------------
|                                                                                  |  | 2004 52 weeks A$M |  | 2003 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2002 52 weeks A$M
|Revenue from operating activities                                                 |  |                   |  |                   |   |  |                  
|Sales                                                                             |  | 32,266.8          |  | 27,016.6          |   |  | 25,688.7         
|Rebates and other allowances                                                      |  | 27.1              |  | 17.7              |   |  | 650.6            
|Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy for supplier promotional rebates |  |                   |  | (76.5             | ) |  |                  
|                                                                                  |  |                   | 
|Proceeds from disposal of                                                         |  |                   |  |                   |   |  |                  
|Property, plant and equipment                                                     |  | 89.2              |  | 19.7              |   |  | 38.8             
|Sydney Central Plaza                                                              |  | 9.9               |  | 372.8             |   |  |                  
|Businesses and controlled entities                                                |  | 31.9              |  |                   |   |  | 73.0             
|                                                                                  |  |                   |  |                   |   |  |                  
|                                                                                  |  | 131.0             |  | 392.5             |   |  | 111.8            
|                                                                                  |  |                   |  |                   |   |  |                  
|Other revenue from non-operating activities                                       |  |                   |  |                   |   |  |                  
|Interest income*                                                                  |  | 57.6              |  | 23.7              |   |  | 27.4             
|Rental income                                                                     |  | 25.9              |  | 30.8              |   |  | 37.8             
|Other income                                                                      |  | 225.7             |  | 220.8             |   |  | 221.1            
|                                                                                  |  |                   |  |                   |   |  |                  
|                                                                                  |  | 309.2             |  | 275.3             |   |  | 286.3            
|                                                                                  |  |                   |  |                   |   |  |                  
|Total revenue                                                                     |  | 32,734.1          |  | 27,625.6          |   |  | 26,737.4         
|                                                                                  |  |                   |  |                   |   |  |                  



|* | Includes interest from the Coles Myer Employee Share Plan Trust of A$38.0 million (2003 A$3.7 million, 2002 A$12.4 million), comprising A$2.7 million received in the first half of
the financial year, and A$35.3 million received in the second half of the financial year as a result of the restructuring of the Trust by its trustees.
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|4. | OPERATING PROFIT
|-- | ----------------



|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | -
|                                                                                                         |  | 200452 weeksA$M |   |  | 200352 weeksA$M |   |  | 200252 weeksA$M |  
|Profit from ordinary activities before income tax expense includes the following net gains and expenses: |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Gains:                                                                                                   |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Net gain/(loss) on sale of                                                                               |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Freehold property                                                                                        |  | 7.8             |   |  | 1.4             |   |  | 15.0            |  
|Plant and equipment                                                                                      |  | (45.0           | ) |  | (31.2           | ) |  | (27.0           | )
|Sydney Central Plaza                                                                                     |  | 12.0            |   |  | 5.5             |   |  |                 |  
|Businesses and controlled entities                                                                       |  | 9.7             |   |  |                 |   |  | (0.1            | )
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                         |  | (15.5           | ) |  | (24.3           | ) |  | (12.1           | )
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Expenses:                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Interest                                                                                                 |  | 68.3            |   |  | 86.2            |   |  | 100.8           |  
|Other costs of finance                                                                                   |  | 2.8             |   |  | 0.7             |   |  | 2.1             |  
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Total borrowing costs                                                                                    |  | 71.1            |   |  | 86.9            |   |  | 102.9           |  
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Depreciation                                                                                             |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Freehold buildings                                                                                       |  | 0.7             |   |  | 0.7             |   |  | 0.6             |  
|Leasehold improvements                                                                                   |  | 52.1            |   |  | 49.4            |   |  | 45.4            |  
|Plant and equipment                                                                                      |  | 438.1           |   |  | 418.2           |   |  | 408.9           |  
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                         |  | 490.9           |   |  | 468.3           |   |  | 454.9           |  
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Amortization                                                                                             |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Liquor licenses                                                                                          |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  | 10.3            |  
|Co-branded operating rights                                                                              |  | 3.5             |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Goodwill                                                                                                 |  | 19.2            |   |  | 16.2            |   |  | 15.7            |  
|Computer software                                                                                        |  | 20.1            |   |  | 25.3            |   |  | 9.7             |  
|Stamp duty                                                                                               |  | 3.0             |   |  | 2.8             |   |  | 2.8             |  
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                         |  | 45.8            |   |  | 44.3            |   |  | 38.5            |  
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Provisions                                                                                               |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Employee entitlements                                                                                    |  | 246.2           |   |  | 254.3           |   |  | 240.2           |  
|Workers compensation                                                                                    |  | 101.3           |   |  | 101.2           |   |  | 64.6            |  
|Self-insured risks                                                                                       |  | 13.1            |   |  | 14.1            |   |  | 9.5             |  
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                         |  | 360.6           |   |  | 369.6           |   |  | 314.3           |  
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Write-down of non-current assets to recoverable amounts                                                  |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Property, plant and equipment                                                                            |  | 45.9            |   |  | 12.8            |   |  | 10.4            |  
|Goodwill                                                                                                 |  | 5.7             |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                         |  | 51.6            |   |  | 12.8            |   |  | 10.4            |  
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Bad and doubtful debts                                                                                   |  | 4.7             |   |  | 3.8             |   |  | 9.6             |  
|                                                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  



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|5. | INCOME TAX EXPENSE
|-- | ------------------



|                                                                                                                        |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | -
|                                                                                                                        |  | 200452 weeksA$M |   |  | 200352 weeksA$M |   |  | 200252 weeksA$M |  
|The Australian statutory tax on profit is reconciled to the income tax expense as follows:                              |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Profit before income tax                                                                                                |  | 866.2           |   |  | 608.8           |   |  | 482.2           |  
|                                                                                                                        |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Statutory rate of taxation                                                                                              |  | 30              | % |  | 30              | % |  | 30              | %
|Tax calculated at the statutory rate on profit before income tax (from)/to which is (deducted)/added the tax effect of: |  | 259.9           |   |  | 182.6           |   |  | 144.7           |  
|Non-deductible depreciation and amortization                                                                            |  | 6.4             |   |  | 2.5             |   |  | 5.4             |  
|Realization of unrecognized timing differences                                                                          |  | (5.5            | ) |  | (5.5            | ) |  | (0.5            | )
|Investment property tax depreciation                                                                                    |  |                 |   |  | (2.1            | ) |  | (3.5            | )
|Lease termination payments                                                                                              |  | 4.3             |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Under/(over) provision from prior year                                                                                  |  | (6.6            | ) |  | 2.0             |   |  | 10.4            |  
|Non-allowable goodwill amortization and write off                                                                       |  | 2.6             |   |  | 2.6             |   |  | 2.6             |  
|Loss/(profit) on property sales not subject to tax                                                                      |  | (5.9            | ) |  | 0.6             |   |  | (3.8            | )
|Other items not subject to tax                                                                                          |  | (2.7            | ) |  | (0.6            | ) |  | (7.3            | )
|Other non-deductible expenditure                                                                                        |  | 6.5             |   |  | 6.6             |   |  | 2.0             |  
|Income losses recouped                                                                                                  |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  | (11.8           | )
|Difference between accounting and tax profits from partnerships and trusts                                              |  | (0.9            | ) |  | (1.0            | ) |  | (1.0            | )
|                                                                                                                        |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Income tax expense                                                                                                      |  | 258.1           |   |  | 187.7           |   |  | 137.2           |  
|                                                                                                                        |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|The components of income tax expense are:                                                                               |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Income tax expense credited to current tax provision                                                                    |  | 436.2           |   |  | 199.3           |   |  | 104.8           |  
|The net tax effect of temporary differences:                                                                            |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Fixed assets and software temporary differences                                                                         |  | (58.0           | ) |  | (26.7           | ) |  | (17.9           | )
|Co-branded operating rights                                                                                             |  | 28.1            |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Employee entitlements                                                                                                   |  | (3.9            | ) |  | (12.7           | ) |  | (4.3            | )
|Prepayments                                                                                                             |  | (0.9            | ) |  | (0.4            | ) |  | (3.2            | )
|Provisions                                                                                                              |  | (35.2           | ) |  | (4.4            | ) |  | 29.1            |  
|Income received in advance                                                                                              |  | 0.9             |   |  | (1.6            | ) |  | 1.0             |  
|Income received from partnerships                                                                                       |  |                 |   |  | (1.6            | ) |  | 2.1             |  
|Foreign exchange translation, hedge and                                                                                 |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|other finance costs                                                                                                     |  | (13.6           | ) |  | 33.0            |   |  | (19.3           | )
|Inventory valuation                                                                                                     |  | (65.6           | ) |  | (24.4           | ) |  | 14.8            |  
|Other                                                                                                                   |  | (29.9           | ) |  | 27.2            |   |  | 30.1            |  
|                                                                                                                        |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Income tax expense                                                                                                      |  | 258.1           |   |  | 187.7           |   |  | 137.2           |  
|                                                                                                                        |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  



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|5. | INCOME TAX EXPENSE (continued)
|-- | ------------------------------



The significant temporary differences which give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities are as
follows:



|                                                                         |  |                                  |   |               |                             |  |                                  |   |  |                              |  
|------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | -------------------------------- | - | ------------- | --------------------------- |  | -------------------------------- | - |  | ---------------------------- | -
|                                                                         |  | July 25, 2004                    |   | July 27, 2003 |                            
|                                                                         |  | Deferredincome taxliabilitiesA$M |   |               | Futureincome taxbenefitsA$M |  | Deferredincome taxliabilitiesA$M |   |  | Future income taxbenefitsA$M |  
|Fixed assets and software depreciation                                   |  | (32.8                            | ) |               | 6.0                         |  | (101.2                           | ) |  | 16.4                         |  
|Foreign exchange translation, hedge and other finance costs              |  | (4.9                             | ) |               |                             |  | (4.8                             | ) |  | (13.7                        | )
|Employee entitlements                                                    |  |                                  |   |               | 164.8                       |  |                                  |   |  | 160.9                        |  
|Prepayments                                                              |  | (15.9                            | ) |               |                             |  | (16.8                            | ) |  |                              |  
|Income received in advance                                               |  | (6.7                             | ) |               |                             |  | (5.8                             | ) |  |                              |  
|Inventory valuation                                                      |  |                                  |   |               | 67.5                        |  | 1.9                              |   |  |                              |  
|Provisions and accruals                                                  |  | (20.0                            | ) |               | 50.7                        |  | (48.4                            | ) |  | 43.9                         |  
|Lease incentives                                                         |  |                                  |   |               | 13.7                        |  |                                  |   |  | 14.4                         |  
|Co-branded operating rights                                              |  | (28.1                            | ) |               |                             |  |                                  |   |  |                              |  
|Differences between tax and accounting income of partnerships and trusts |  |                                  |   |               |                             |  |                                 |   |  |                              |  
|                                                                         |  |                                  |   |               |                             |  |                                  |   |  |                              |  
|                                                                         |  | (108.4                           | ) |               | 302.7                       |  | (175.1                           | ) |  | 221.9                        |  
|                                                                         |  |                                  |   |               |                             |  |                                  |   |  |                              |  
|Included in:                                                             |  |                                  |   |               |                             |  |                                  |   |  |                              |  
|Provisions (non-current)                                                 |  | (108.4                           | ) |               |                             |  | (175.1                           | ) |  |                              |  
|Other assets (non-current)*                                              |  |                                  |   |               | 302.7                       |  |                                  |   |  | 221.9                        |  
|                                                                         |  |                                  |   |               |                             |  |                                  |   |  |                              |  
|                                                                         |  | (108.4                           | ) |               | 302.7                       |  | (175.1                           | ) |  | 221.9                        |  
|                                                                         |  |                                  |   |               |                             |  |                                  |   |  |                              |  



|* | Potential future income tax benefits of A$7.1 million (2003 $7.1 million, 2002 A$NIL) attributable to tax losses of A$23.8 million (2003 $23.8 million, 2002 A$NIL) have not been
recognized as realization of the losses is not virtually certain under Australian GAAP. Under U.S. GAAP, these tax losses would not be recognized as realization of the losses is not probable. Future income tax benefits attributable to tax losses
that were recognized in 2002 totaled A$12.4 million.
|- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



These financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the CML Group implemented the tax consolidation legislation as of July 29, 2002. The Commissioner of Taxation has been notified of this decision and a tax sharing and a fax
funding agreement between members of the tax-consolidated group is in place. As a consequence of implementing the consolidation legislation, CML, as the head company in the tax-consolidated group, recognizes current and deferred tax amounts relating
to transactions, events and balances in the tax consolidated group as if those transactions, events and balances were its own in addition to the current and deferred tax amounts arising in relation to its own transactions, events and balances.
Amounts receivable or payable under an accounting tax sharing arrangement with the tax-consolidated subsidiaries are recognized separately as inter-company tax-related amounts receivable or payable. Expenses and revenues arising under the tax
allocation arrangement are recognized as a component of income tax expense or revenue.



In the opinion of the directors, the tax sharing agreement is a verbal agreement under the tax consolidation legislation and limits the joint and several liability of the entities in the tax consolidation group.



The financial effect of the tax consolidation legislation has
been recognized in these financial statements, with no material impact on the Consolidated Income Statements or balance sheets.



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|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                 |  |                 |  
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- |  | --------------- |  | --------------- | -
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  | 200452 weeksA$M |  | 200352 weeksA$M |  | 200252 weeksA$M |  
|6.      DIVIDENDS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |  |                 |  |                 |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 | 
|Final ordinary dividend for the year ended July 27, 2003 of 12.5 cents (2002 12.0 cents) paid on November 10, 2003. The 2002 final dividend was recognized as a
liability at July 28, 2002, but adjusted against retained profits at the beginning of the financial year as a result of the change in accounting policy for providing for dividends (Note 2).                                                                                                        |  | 151.6           |  | 142.1           |  | 142.1           |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 | 
|Interim ordinary dividend for the year ended July 25, 2004 of 14.0 cents (2003 13.5 cents, 2002 13.5 cents) paid on May 10, 2004                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  | 170.3           |  | 160.6           |  | 159.3           |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 | 
|Preference A$3.2589 (2003 $3.2589, 2002 $3.2589) paid on December 1, 2003                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |  | 22.8            |  | 22.8            |  | 22.8            |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 | 
|Less: provided at July 29, 2001*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                 |  | (7.6            | )
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                 |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  | 22.8            |  | 22.8            |  | 15.2            |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 | 
|Preference A$3.2589 (2003 $3.2411, 2002 $3.2411) paid May 31, 2004                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |  | 22.8            |  | 22.7            |  | 22.7            |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 | 
|Preference A$3.2589 payable December 2, 2002 pro rata to July 28, 2002*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |  |                 |  |                 |  | 7.6             |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                 |  |                 |  
|Total ReCAPS dividends                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |  | 45.6            |  | 45.5            |  | 45.5            |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                 |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  | 367.5           |  | 348.2           |  | 346.9           |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                 |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|*  In previous periods A$7.6 million was provided at balance date. As a result of the change in accounting policy this
has been adjusted against retained profits (Note 2). Since year-end the Directors have recommended the payment of a dividend of A$3.2589 per share, fully franked at 30% tax rate.                                                                                                                                                            | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 | 
|Dividends not recognized at year end                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |  |                 |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 | 
|In addition to the above dividends, since year end the Directors have recommended the payment of a final dividend of 15.0 cents per fully paid ordinary share,
fully franked based on tax paid at 30%. Aggregate amount of the proposed dividend expected to be paid on November 8, 2004 out of retained profits at July 25, 2004, but not recognized as a liability at year end as a result of the change in accounting
policy for providing for dividends (Note 2) |  | 206.6           |  | 151.6           |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|The franked portions of the final dividends recommended after July 25, 2004 will be franked out of existing franking credits or out of franking credits
arising from the payment of income tax in the year ending July 31, 2005.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     | 
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 | 
|Dividend franking account                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |  |                 |  |                 |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 | 
|This amount represents the balance of the dividend franking account after allowing for current tax paid and provided for, dividend provisions (the 2002 financial
year only), dividend payments and franking credits the CML Group is prevented from distributing (the 2002 financial year only), based on a tax rate of 30% (2002 30%).                                                                                                                             |  | 412.9           |  | 141.4           |  | 39.7            |  



During 2003, franking
credits of A$118.2 million were transferred from wholly-owned entities to the parent entity at the time these entities entered the tax consolidated group.



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|                                                                                   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | -
|                                                                                   |  | July 25,2004A$M |   |  | July 27,2003A$M |  
|7.      RECEIVABLES (CURRENT)                                                      |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                   |  |                
|Customer receivables                                                               |  | 390.9           |   |  | 309.6           |  
|Allowance for doubtful accounts                                                    |  | (9.5            | ) |  | (9.2            | )
|                                                                                   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                   |  | 381.4           |   |  | 300.4           |  
|                                                                                   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Other debtors                                                                      |  | 32.3            |   |  | 46.6            |  
|Allowance for doubtful accounts                                                    |  | (1.4            | ) |  | (1.0            | )
|                                                                                   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                   |  | 30.9            |   |  | 45.6            |  
|                                                                                   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Short-term deposits                                                                |  | 234.4           |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                   |  | 646.7           |   |  | 346.0           |  
|                                                                                   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                   |  |                
|Short-term deposits are due for maturity within 4 months and pay interest at 5.90% |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                   |  |                
|8.      OTHER ASSETS (CURRENT)                                                     |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                   |  |                
|Prepayments                                                                        |  | 41.1            |   |  | 28.1            |  
|                                                                                   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                   |  |                
|9.      RECEIVABLES (NON-CURRENT)                                                  |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                   |  |                
|Loan to employee share plan  Note 24                                              |  | 29.7            |   |  | 95.4            |  
|Term deposits and advances                                                         |  | 18.1            |   |  | 23.7            |  
|Loans to associated unit trust and partnership                                     |  | 2.6             |   |  | 2.4             |  
|                                                                                   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                   |  | 50.4            |   |  | 121.5           |  
|                                                                                   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  



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|                                                                          |  |                  |  |                 
|------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ---------------- |  | ----------------
|                                                                          |  | July 25,2004 A$M |  | July 27,2003 A$M
|10.    INVESTMENTS                                                        |  |                  |  |                 
|                                                                          |  |                 
|Interests in bonds (market value 2004 A$9.1 million, 2003 A$7.7 million)* |  | 9.1              |  | 7.7             
|Unlisted securities, at cost**                                            |  | 19.3             |  | 19.3            
|                                                                          |  |                  |  |                 
|                                                                          |  | 28.4             |  | 27.0            
|                                                                          |  |                  |  |                 
|Other:                                                                    |  |                  |  |                 
|Interest in shopping center unit trusts, At fair value ***                |  | 82.5             |  | 76.8            
|Interest in partnerships                                                  |  | 2.0              |  | 2.0             
|                                                                          |  |                  |  |                 
|                                                                          |  | 84.5             |  | 78.8            
|                                                                          |  |                  |  |                 
|                                                                          |  | 112.9            |  | 105.8           
|                                                                          |  |                  |  |                 



|* | Bonds have maturity dates extending to May 2009
|- | -----------------------------------------------



|** | The CML Group has a 2% interest in GlobalNetXchange Ltd. (GNX). GNX is an international retail alliance, which offers hosted software solutions for retail applications.
|-- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|*** | Fair value represents the estimated market selling price of the underlying property less any estimated selling costs. Capital gains tax has not been taken into account in
determining the revalued amount.
|--- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Interest in
associated trusts and partnerships:



|                              |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               
|----------------------------- |  | ---------------- |  | --------------- |  | -------------- |  | --------------
|                              |  | Investment       |  | Interest       
|                              |  | July 25, 2004A$M |  | July 27,2003A$M |  | July 25,2004 % |  | July 27,2003 %
|Unit trusts                   |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               
|CMS General Trust(1)          |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               
|- Property ownership          |  | 82.5             |  | 76.8            |  | 50             |  | 50            
|                              |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               
|                              |  | 82.5             |  | 76.8            |  |                |  |               
|                              |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               
|Partnership                   |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               
|Fly Buys Partnership(2)       |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               
|- Loyalty program             |  | 2.0              |  | 2.0             |  | 50             |  | 50            
|                              |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               
|                              |  | 2.0              |  | 2.0             |  |                |  |               
|                              |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               
|Proprietary company           |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               
|Quids Technology Pty. Ltd.(1) |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               
|- Software development        |  |                 |  |                |  | 50             |  | 50            
|                              |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               
|                              |  |                 |  |                |  |                |  |               
|                              |  |                  |  |                 |  |                |  |               



|(1) | Balance date is June 30
|--- | -----------------------



|(2) | Balance date is December 31
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|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|-------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | -
|                                             |  | July 25, 2004 A$M |   |  | July 27, 2003 A$M |  
|11.    PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT         |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                             |  |                  
|Freehold properties                          |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Land                                         |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|At fair value                                |  | 213.7             |   |  | 202.1             |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Total land                                   |  | 213.7             |   |  | 202.1             |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Buildings                                    |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|At fair value                                |  | 35.9              |   |  | 45.5              |  
|Accumulated depreciation                     |  | (9.1              | ) |  | (1.8              | )
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                             |  | 26.8              |   |  | 43.7              |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Total buildings                              |  | 26.8              |   |  | 43.7              |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Total freehold properties                    |  | 240.5             |   |  | 245.8             |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                             |  |                  
|Leasehold improvements                       |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|At cost                                      |  | 705.3             |   |  | 674.5             |  
|Accumulated amortization                     |  | (333.5            | ) |  | (297.4            | )
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                             |  | 371.8             |   |  | 377.1             |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                             |  |                  
|Investment properties                        |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Investment freehold properties At fair value |  | 77.5              |   |  | 71.5              |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Total investment freehold properties         |  | 77.5              |   |  | 71.5              |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Total properties                             |  | 689.8             |   |  | 694.4             |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                             |  |                  
|Plant and equipment                          |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|At cost                                      |  | 5,667.7           |   |  | 5,659.1           |  
|Accumulated depreciation                     |  | (3,326.7          | ) |  | (3,241.2          | )
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                             |  | 2,341.0           |   |  | 2,417.9           |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                             |  |                  
|Computer software                            |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|At cost                                      |  | 160.2             |   |  | 152.5             |  
|Accumulated depreciation                     |  | (85.5             | ) |  | (64.5             | )
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                             |  | 74.7              |   |  | 88.0              |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Capital work in progress, at cost            |  | 290.2             |   |  | 140.3             |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Total property, plant and equipment          |  | 3,395.7           |   |  | 3,340.6           |  
|                                             |  |                   |   |  |                   |  



The basis of valuation of freehold and
investment properties is fair value, being the amounts for which the assets could be exchanged between willing parties in an arms length transaction. The latest assessments of fair value as at July 25, 2004 are primarily based on independent
assessments.



Freehold and investment properties are recorded at current
estimated market valuations (assuming continuation of the properties existing or intended use), as permitted by Australian GAAP. The effect of this variation from U.S. GAAP is shown in Note 31.



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|11. | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (continued)
|--- | -----------------------------------------



|Reconciliations | of the carrying amount of each class of property, plant and equipment are set out below:
|--------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|                                         |      |                      |   |           |                       |   |  |                      |   |  |                    |   |  |                   |   |  |                          |   |  |        |   |  |         |  
|---------------------------------------- | ---- | -------------------- | - | --------- | --------------------- | - |  | -------------------- | - |  | ------------------ | - |  | ----------------- | - |  | ------------------------ | - |  | ------ | - |  | ------- | -
|CML Group 2004                           |      | Freehold properties: |   |           | Leaseholdimprovements |   |  | Investmentproperties |   |  | Plant andequipment |   |  | Computer software |   |  | Capital work in progress |   |  | Total  |  
|                                         | Land |                      |   | Buildings |                       |   |  |                      |   |  |                   
|Carrying amount at the start of the year |      | 202.1                |   |           | 43.7                  |   |  | 377.1                |   |  | 71.5               |   |  | 2,417.9           |   |  | 88.0                     |   |  | 140.3  |   |  | 3,340.6 |  
|Additions                                |      | 35.6                 |   |           | 6.4                   |   |  | 50.1                 |   |  | 7.4                |   |  | 369.5             |   |  | 19.5                     |   |  | 254.5  |   |  | 743.0   |  
|Disposals                                |      | (28.5                | ) |           | (12.1                 | ) |  | (5.0                 | ) |  | (21.9              | ) |  | (64.1             | ) |  | (0.9                     | ) |  | (0.7   | ) |  | (133.2  | )
|Acquisitions of entities or operations   |      |                      |   |           |                       |   |  | 0.1                  |   |  |                    |   |  | 14.8              |   |  | 0.1                      |   |  |        |   |  | 15.0    |  
|Fair value increments/ (decrements)      |      | 4.4                  |   |           | (15.8                 | ) |  |                      |   |  | 4.3                |   |  | (5.7              | ) |  |                          |   |  |        |   |  | (12.8   | )
|Write-down to recoverable amounts        |      |                      |   |           |                       |   |  | (1.2                 | ) |  |                    |   |  | (36.6             | ) |  | (8.0                     | ) |  | (0.1   | ) |  | (45.9   | )
|Depreciation expense                     |      |                      |   |           | (0.7                  | ) |  | (52.1                | ) |  |                    |   |  | (438.1            | ) |  | (20.1                    | ) |  |        |   |  | (511.0  | )
|Transfers (to)/from another class        |      | 0.1                  |   |           | 5.3                   |   |  | 2.8                  |   |  | 16.2               |   |  | 83.3              |   |  | (3.9                     | ) |  | (103.8 | ) |  |         |  
|                                         |      |                      |   |           |                       |   |  |                      |   |  |                    |   |  |                   |   |  |                          |   |  |        |   |  |         |  
|Carrying amount at the end of the year   |      | 213.7                |   |           | 26.8                  |   |  | 371.8                |   |  | 77.5               |   |  | 2,341.0           |   |  | 74.7                     |   |  | 290.2  |   |  | 3,395.7 |  
|                                         |      |                      |   |           |                       |   |  |                      |   |  |                    |   |  |                   |   |  |                          |   |  |        |   |  |         |  



|                                     |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|------------------------------------ |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | -
|                                     |  |                  
|                                     |  | July 25, 2004 A$M |   |  | July 27, 2003 A$M |  
|12.    INTANGIBLES                   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                     |  |                  
|Goodwill, at cost                    |  | 468.8             |   |  | 470.0             |  
|Accumulated amortization             |  | (332.3            | ) |  | (311.0            | )
|                                     |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                     |  | 136.5             |   |  | 159.0             |  
|                                     |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Licenses, at cost                    |  | 358.6             |   |  | 362.6             |  
|Accumulated amortization             |  | (27.4             | ) |  | (27.4             | )
|                                     |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                     |  | 331.2             |   |  | 335.2             |  
|                                     |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Co-branded operating rights, at cost |  | 103.7             |   |  |                   |  
|Accumulated amortization             |  | (3.5              | ) |  |                   |  
|                                     |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                     |  | 100.2             |   |  |                   |  
|                                     |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Brand names, at cost                 |  | 22.6              |   |  | 22.6              |  
|                                     |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                     |  | 590.5             |   |  | 516.8             |  
|                                     |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                     |  |                  
|13.    OTHER ASSETS (NON-CURRENT)    |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                     |  |                  
|                                     |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Future income tax benefits           |  | 302.7             |   |  | 221.9             |  
|Other                                |  | 30.0              |   |  | 29.8              |  
|                                     |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                     |  | 332.7             |   |  | 251.7             |  
|                                     |  |                   |   |  |                   |  



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|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  | July 25,2004A$M |  | July 27,2003A$M
|14.    ACCOUNTS PAYABLE                                                                                                                                                                              |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                
|Trade creditors                                                                                                                                                                                      |  | 2,067.8         |  | 1,896.6        
|Accrued liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                  |  | 747.9           |  | 579.7          
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  | 2,815.7         |  | 2,476.3        
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                
|15.    BORROWINGS (CURRENT)                                                                                                                                                                          |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                
|Bank overdraft                                                                                                                                                                                       |  | 7.1             |  | 10.8           
|Other loans                                                                                                                                                                                          |  | 254.4           |  |               
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  | 261.5           |  | 10.8           
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                
|In 2002, other loans are predominantly due for repayment within 4 months of balance date with a weighted average interest rate of 6.38%. Refer Note 18 for details
of the companys negative pledge. |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                
|16.    TAX LIABILITIES (CURRENT)                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                
|Provision for income tax                                                                                                                                                                             |  | 161.6           |  | 13.6           
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                
|17.    PROVISIONS (CURRENT)                                                                                                                                                                          |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                
|Provision for employee benefits                                                                                                                                                                      |  | 477.1           |  | 465.0          
|Self-insured risks                                                                                                                                                                                   |  | 36.9            |  | 36.3           
|Workers compensation                                                                                                                                                                                |  | 48.7            |  | 36.2           
|Provision for New Zealand onerous contracts                                                                                                                                                          |  | 0.6             |  | 3.3            
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  | 563.3           |  | 540.8          
|                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                



Movements in provisions



Movements in each class of provision during the financial year, other
than employee entitlements, are set out below:



|                                         |  |                   |   |  |                       |   |  |                  |   |  |       |  
|---------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | - |  | --------------------- | - |  | ---------------- | - |  | ----- | -
|CML Group  2004 A$
million              |  | Self-insuredrisks |   |  | Workers compensation |   |  | Onerouscontracts |   |  | Total |  
|Carrying amount at the start of the year |  | 36.3              |   |  | 36.2                  |   |  | 3.3              |   |  | 75.8  |  
|Provisions acquired                      |  |                   |   |  | 5.6                   |   |  |                  |   |  | 5.6   |  
|Additional provisions recognized         |  | 13.1              |   |  | 101.3                 |   |  |                  |   |  | 114.4 |  
|Payments/utilized                        |  | (12.5             | ) |  | (47.0                 | ) |  | (1.8             | ) |  | (61.3 | )
|Transfer between current & non-current   |  |                   |   |  | (47.4                 | ) |  | (0.9             | ) |  | (48.3 | )
|                                         |  |                   |   |  |                       |   |  |                  |   |  |       |  
|Carrying amount at the end of the year   |  | 36.9              |   |  | 48.7                  |   |  | 0.6              |   |  | 86.2  |  
|                                         |  |                   |   |  |                       |   |  |                  |   |  |       |  



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|                                                                                               |  |                 |  |                
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                                                                                               |  | July 25,2004A$M |  | July 27,2003A$M
|18.    LONG-TERM DEBT                                                                          |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                               |  |                
|6.1% - 7.1% bonds and notes issued under domestic and international facilities due 2003  2005 |  | 330.0           |  | 600.0          
|0.3% - 6.5% unsecured international bonds and notes due 2002  2006                            |  | 320.6           |  | 452.4          
|5.7% unsecured international loans due in 2004                                                 |  |                 |  | 7.5            
|                                                                                               |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                               |  | 650.6           |  | 1,059.9        
|Net value of currency swaps supporting foreign currency facilities                             |  | 62.8            |  | 83.4           
|                                                                                               |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                               |  | 713.4           |  | 1,143.3        
|                                                                                               |  |                 |  |                



At balance date, all
foreign currency borrowings were fully hedged. The CML Groups borrowing structure is flexible and consistent, based on the acceptance by financial institutions of the Standard Coles Myer Negative Pledge (the Negative Pledge), and acceptance by
investors of complementary Trust Deeds for public issues of bond and notes.



The Negative Pledge is the basis of an unsecured borrowing structure, providing financial ratio restrictions of total liabilities to total tangible assets at 80%, and the ratio of total secured liabilities of
creditors who are not a party to the Negative Pledge to total tangible assets at 40%. A controlled entity has pledged A$80.0 million of assets as security over obligations to a trade creditor. In addition, a pledge is given not to provide security
over CML Group assets to parties to the Negative Pledge, without providing equivalent security to all parties to the Negative Pledge.



Liabilities covered by the above mature as follows:



|          |  |       |  |        
|--------- |  | ----- |  | -------
|2004/2005 |  |       |  | 409.3  
|2005/2006 |  | 292.7 |  | 430.5  
|2006/2007 |  | 167.9 |  | 80.1   
|2007/2008 |  | 50.0  |  | 90.0   
|2008/2009 |  | 90.0  |  | 50.0   
|2009/2010 |  | 50.0  |  |        
|          |  |       |  |        
|          |  | 650.6 |  | 1,059.9
|          |  |       |  |        



Long-term foreign
currency loans included above consist of:



|                      |  |       |  |      
|--------------------- |  | ----- |  | -----
|United States dollars |  | 27.9  |  | 48.3 
|Japanese yen          |  | 292.7 |  | 411.6
|                      |  |       |  |      
|                      |  | 320.6 |  | 459.9
|                      |  |       |  |      



Unused firmly
committed long-term financing facilities of A$530.0 million (2003 A$580.0 million) were available at year-end. All borrowings are generally subject to, or consistent with, terms and conditions of the Standard Coles Myer Negative pledge.



To limit its exposure to movements in foreign exchange rates the CML
Group has entered into agreements to exchange Australian dollars and foreign currencies, predominantly the exchange of Australian dollars for United States dollars. At year end the total face value of contracts entered into was A$633.8 million (2003
A$626.3 million). Of these, A$383.4 million (2003 A$543.3 million) related to the principal exchanges under currency swaps for terms of up to 5 years, and A$250.4 million (2003 A$83.0 million) related to foreign currency contracts for terms of up to
1 year.



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|                                            |  |                 |  |                
|------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                                            |  | July 25,2004A$M |  | July 27,2003A$M
|19.    PROVISIONS (NON-CURRENT)             |  |                 |  |                
|                                            |  |                
|Provision for employee benefits             |  | 74.6            |  | 73.3           
|Provision for workers compensation         |  | 201.3           |  | 150.9          
|Deferred income tax                         |  | 108.4           |  | 175.1          
|Provision for New Zealand onerous contracts |  | 6.0             |  | 20.2           
|                                            |  |                 |  |                
|                                            |  | 390.3           |  | 419.5          
|                                            |  |                 |  |                



Movements in provisions



Movements in each class of provision during the financial year, other
than employee entitlements and deferred income tax, are set out below:



|                                                   |  |                      |  |                  |   |  |       |  
|-------------------------------------------------- |  | -------------------- |  | ---------------- | - |  | ----- | -
|CML Group  2004 A$
million                        |  | Workerscompensation |  | Onerouscontracts |   |  | Total |  
|Carrying amount at the start of the year           |  | 150.9                |  | 20.2             |   |  | 171.1 |  
|Provisions acquired                                |  | 3.0                  |  |                  |   |  | 3.0   |  
|Provision no longer required due to re-measurement |  |                      |  | (15.4            | ) |  | (15.4 | )
|Foreign exchange differences                       |  |                      |  | 0.3              |   |  | 0.3   |  
|Transfer between current & non-current             |  | 47.4                 |  | 0.9              |   |  | 48.3  |  
|                                                   |  |                      |  |                  |   |  |       |  
|Carrying amount at the end of the year             |  | 201.3                |  | 6.0              |   |  | 207.3 |  
|                                                   |  |                      |  |                  |   |  |       |  



|                                                                    |  |                 |  |                
|------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                                                                    |  | July 25,2004A$M |  | July 27,2003A$M
|20.    SHARE CAPITAL                                                |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                    |  |                
|Issued and paid up                                                  |  |                 |  |                
|Ordinary fully paid  1,225,410,546 shares (2003 1,212,423,917)     |  | 1,626.1         |  | 1,529.7        
|Ordinary partly paid  114,000 shares paid to A$0.01 (2003 124,000) |  |                |  |               
|ReCAPS fully paid  7,000,000 shares                                |  | 680.6           |  | 680.6          
|                                                                    |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                    |  | 2,306.7         |  | 2,210.3        
|                                                                    |  |                 |  |                



Changes in issued
share capital during the year were:



| |  | the issue of 7,937,954 (2003 9,982,892) ordinary shares under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan for A$59.3 million (2003 A$60.3 million);
| | - | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | the conversion of 10,000 (2003 4,000) partly paid ordinary shares to fully paid ordinary shares, for A$NIL million (2003 A$NIL million);
| | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | the issue of 5,038,675(2003 NIL) ordinary shares for A$37.1 million (2003 A$NIL million) upon the exercise of options.
| | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



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|20. | SHARE CAPITAL (Continued)
|--- | -------------------------



Ordinary Class Shares



Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in the dividends of the company and the proceeds on winding up of the company, subject to
entitlements of the non-redeemable reset convertible preference shares. Fully paid ordinary class shares entitle the holder to one vote, except on a poll, where each share is entitled to one vote. Partly paid shares do not have any voting rights,
until fully paid (except with respect to any proposal to vary the rights of these shareholders).



At July 25, 2004, there were 114,000 (2003 124,000) partly paid shares on issue, of which a further $1.99 per share is uncalled.



On July 19, 2001, the first 500 of each shareholders ordinary shares were redesignated on the Australian Stock Exchange as Discount Card shares. On April 12,
2002, the Discount Card shares reverted back to ordinary shares. During their separate listing, Discount Card shares remained ordinary shares and as such, ranked equally with non-Discount Card shares in every respect including voting and dividend
rights.



Dividend Reinvestment Plan



The company has a dividend reinvestment plan under which holders of ordinary shares have
previously been able to elect to have their dividend entitlements satisfied by the issue of new fully paid ordinary shares. The plan has been suspended. All future dividends will be paid in cash.



Share buy-back



At July 25, 2004, an on-market buy-back program remained in place, with 28.4 million (2003 28.4 million) shares remaining of the original
approved limit of 30.0 million shares.



Non-redeemable reset convertible
preference shares (ReCAPS)



On December 18, 2000, the company allotted
7,000,000 ReCAPS with an issue price of A$100 per share. Shareholders receive a preferential, non-cumulative dividend of at least 6.5% per annum, fixed until 2005. ReCAPS dividends will be paid in priority to any dividends declared on ordinary
shares. ReCAPS shareholders are not entitled to vote at any general meetings, except in the following circumstances:



a) on a proposal:



i) to reduce the share capital of the company;



ii) that affects rights attached to the ReCAPS;



iii) to wind up the company;



iv) for the disposal of the whole of the property, business and undertaking of the company;



b) on a resolution to approve the terms of a buy-back agreement;



c) during a period in which a dividend or part of a dividend on the ReCAPS is in arrears;



d) during the winding up of the company.



In the event of the winding up of the company, ReCAPS will rank ahead of ordinary shares. On
reset dates, the outstanding ReCAPS may be converted into ordinary shares at the option of the holders of the ReCAPS or CML. The rights of holders of ReCAPS were not affected by the redesignation of ordinary shares on July 19, 2001 and their
subsequent reversion on April 12, 2002.



Under U.S. GAAP, ReCAPS have been
reclassified from equity to debt. The impact of this is described in Note 31.



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|                                                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | ------------------- | - |  | ------------------- | -
|                                                                                                                                           |  | July 25,2004        |   |  | July 27,2003        |  
|21.    EARNINGS PER SHARE                                                                                                                  |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                    
|Basic earnings per share (A$)                                                                                                              |  | 0.46                |   |  | 0.32                |  
|Diluted earnings per share (A$)                                                                                                            |  | 0.47                |   |  | 0.33                |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                    
|Weighted average number of shares (000s) used as the denominator                                                                          |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Weighted average number of shares used as the denominator in calculating basic earnings per share                                          |  | 1,216,260           |   |  | 1,192,073           |  
|Weighted average number of ordinary shares and potential ordinary shares used as the denominator in calculating diluted earnings per
share |  | 1,304,470           |   |  | 1,294,840           |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                    
|Reconciliation of earnings used in calculating earnings per share (A$000)                                                                 |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Basic earnings per share                                                                                                                   |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Net profit                                                                                                                                 |  | 608,117             |   |  | 421,114             |  
|Dividends on reset convertible preference shares                                                                                           |  | (45,600             | ) |  | (45,500             | )
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share                                                                                      |  | 562,517             |   |  | 375,614             |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Diluted earnings per share                                                                                                                 |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Net profit                                                                                                                                 |  | 608,117             |   |  | 421,114             |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Earnings used in calculating diluted earnings per share                                                                                    |  | 608,117             |   |  | 421,114             |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                    
|                                                                                                                                           |  | July 25, 2004 A$000 |   |  | July 27, 2003 A$000 |  
|22.    AUDITORS REMUNERATION                                                                                                              |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                    
|Amounts received or due and receivable by auditors for:                                                                                    |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Audit                                                                                                                                      |  | 4,302               |   |  | 3,956               |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Other assurance services                                                                                                                   |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Acquisitions/divestments                                                                                                                   |  | 118                 |   |  | 718                 |  
|Sales certificates under leases                                                                                                            |  | 293                 |   |  | 213                 |  
|Advice on accounting standards                                                                                                             |  | 385                 |   |  | 697                 |  
|Related party transaction review                                                                                                           |  | 30                  |   |  | 80                  |  
|U.S. regulatory assistance                                                                                                                 |  | 394                 |   |  | 630                 |  
|Assurance reviews                                                                                                                          |  | 118                 |   |  |                     |  
|Other                                                                                                                                      |  | 149                 |   |  | 265                 |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  | 1,487               |   |  | 2,603               |  
|Taxation advice                                                                                                                            |  | 199                 |   |  | 219                 |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Total PricewaterhouseCoopers                                                                                                               |  | 5,988               |   |  | 6,778               |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|PwC Consulting*                                                                                                                            |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Support for Food & Liquor review                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  | 400                 |  
|Other                                                                                                                                      |  |                     |   |  | 93                  |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|Total PwC Consulting                                                                                                                       |  |                     |   |  | 493                 |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  |                     |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  | 5,988               |   |  | 7,271               |  
|                                                                                                                                           |  |                     |   |  |                     |  



|* | The acquisition of PwC Consulting by IBM was completed on October 1, 2002. From this date CMLs auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers and PwC Consulting were organizations independent
of each other.
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|23. | RETIREMENT BENEFITS
|--- | -------------------



The CML Group sponsors several retirement plans covering a substantial proportion of permanent employees, including both defined benefit and defined
contribution plans. The CML Groups contribution to retirement plans for all company sponsored plans as recognized in these consolidated financial statements under Australian GAAP was A$63.9 million in 2004, A$61.2 million in 2003 and A$56.2
million in 2002.



Prior to March 12, 2003, the assets of both
plans were held in the Coles Myer Superannuation Fund (CMSF). On March 12, 2003, the Company decided that retirement benefits would best be provided through a master trust agreement rather than a standalone fund. The Mercer Super Trust was selected
and the members and assets were transferred to the Coles Myer Super Plan (CMSP), a sub plan of the Mercer Super Trust.



Prior to the transfer to the CMSP the accrued pension liability was calculated based on the status of the aggregated plans held in the CMSF. For the first
time in 2004, the accrued pension liability has been calculated based on the status of the defined benefit portion of the CMSP only. There was no material adjustment required as a result of this change. Disclosures for 2002 and 2003 have been
restated to ensure comparability with the 2004 disclosures.



The effect of the differences in accounting for retirement benefits under Australian GAAP and U.S. GAAP is reflected in Note 31.



Defined benefit plans



Defined benefit plans, covering the majority of salaried employees and a relatively small proportion of hourly paid permanent employees, provide lump sum
benefits on retirement that are based on the employees compensation during defined periods within the three years before retirement, as well as lump sum death, disablement and resignation benefits. It is the CML Groups policy to
contribute to the plans at rates determined by the actuary as being necessary and sufficient to ensure the stability and financial soundness of each plan, subject to its rights to reduce, suspend or terminate contributions as specified in the
relevant trust deeds. The assets of these plans are invested in government securities, equity shares, property and a variety of other securities as determined by professional investment managers appointed by the trustees.



Retirement benefit expense, actuarial assumptions, and the funded status of
the defined benefit plans under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 87 (SFAS 87) are as follows:



|                                                  |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | -
|                                                  |  | 2004 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2003 52 weeks A$M |   |  | 2002 52 weeks A$M |  
|Net periodic retirement benefit expense (Note a): |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Service cost                                      |  | 19.4              |   |  | 23.0              |   |  | 24.8              |  
|Interest cost on projected benefit obligation     |  | 25.1              |   |  | 30.8              |   |  | 35.4              |  
|Expected return on assets                         |  | (28.8             | ) |  | (37.8             | ) |  | (45.7             | )
|Net amortization and deferral                     |  |                   |   |  | 0.2               |   |  | (1.8              | )
|                                                  |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|                                                  |  | 15.7              |   |  | 16.2              |   |  | 12.7              |  
|                                                  |  |                   |   |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Discount rate                                     |  | 5.25              | % |  | 6.00              | % |  | 6.00              | %
|Rate of increase in compensation levels           |  | 4.00              | % |  | 4.50              | % |  | 5.00              | %
|Expected long-term rate of return on assets       |  | 6.50              | % |  | 7.00              | % |  | 8.00              | %



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|23. | RETIREMENT BENEFITS (continued)
|--- | -------------------------------



|                                                                                       |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | - |  | ----------------- | -
|                                                                                       |  | July 25, 2004 A$M |   |  | July 27, 2003 A$M |  
|Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year                                        |  | 568.3             |   |  | 648.1             |  
|Service cost                                                                           |  | 19.4              |   |  | 23.0              |  
|Interest cost                                                                          |  | 25.1              |   |  | 30.8              |  
|Contributions by plan participants                                                     |  | 9.3               |   |  | 21.6              |  
|Actuarial (profits)/losses                                                             |  | (53.2             | ) |  | (80.4             | )
|Benefits paid                                                                          |  | (70.9             | ) |  | (74.8             | )
|                                                                                       |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Projected benefit obligation, end of year                                              |  | 498.0             |   |  | 568.3             |  
|                                                                                       |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Funded status of plans:                                                                |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Plan assets at fair value, beginning of year                                           |  | 484.5             |   |  | 560.9             |  
|Actual return on plan assets                                                           |  | 74.6              |   |  | (36.7             | )
|Contributions (employer and employee)                                                  |  | 27.5              |   |  | 34.9              |  
|Benefits and expenses paid                                                             |  | (70.9             | ) |  | (74.8             | )
|Adjustment to assets at beginning of year                                              |  | (19.7             | ) |  | 0.2               |  
|                                                                                       |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Plan assets at fair value, end of year (Note b)                                        |  | 496.0             |   |  | 484.5             |  
|Projected benefit obligation                                                           |  | (498.0            | ) |  | (568.3            | )
|                                                                                       |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Projected (shortfall)/benefit obligation less than plan assets                         |  | (2.0              | ) |  | (83.8             | )
|Unrecognized prior service cost                                                        |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Unrecognized net loss/(gain) from past experience different from that assumed (Note c) |  | (65.5             | ) |  | 2.1               |  
|                                                                                       |  |                   |   |  |                   |  
|Accrued pension cost (Note d)                                                          |  | (67.5             | ) |  | (81.7             | )
|                                                                                       |  |                   |   |  |                   |  



Notes:



|a | As discussed above, the net periodic retirement benefit expense and accrued pension cost have not been recognized in these consolidated financial statements, which have been
prepared under Australian GAAP and which record the expense for the year as the CML Groups contributions payable to the plans. The amount of the contributions payable is determined by the terms of the respective trust deeds. The effect on the
CML Groups reported financial position and results of operations is reflected in Note 31.
|- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|b | Plan assets include fully paid ordinary shares in the company of A$NIL million (2003 A$NIL).
|- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|c | These are gains or losses in the plans that are deferred and recognized over future periods under U.S. GAAP. They represent the cumulative gain from changes in the value of either
plan assets or the projected benefit obligation resulting from actual experience being different from that assumed when performing SFAS 87 calculations.
|- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|d | Accrued pension cost has been recorded in other non-current liabilities for the purposes of the U.S. GAAP reconciliation  refer Note 31.
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|24. | EMPLOYEE SHARE AND OPTION PLANS
|--- | -------------------------------



CML has established a general employee share plan, the Coles Myer Employee Share Plan (the Plan), and the Coles Myer Employee Share Plan Trust (the Trust). The Trust
acquired CML fully paid ordinary shares (shares) and then invited eligible employees to purchase them. At CMLs discretion employees who had worked continuously for the CML Group for 12 months full-time, 12 months part-time, or 24 months
casually, were eligible to purchase shares on the following bases:



| | Shares were purchased from the Trust at the average cost of the shares available for sale or such price as determined by the Trust
|- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | Employees pay for the shares by applying dividends on the shares and making voluntary payments
|- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | No interest is charged on the outstanding purchase price
|- | --------------------------------------------------------



| | Employees who left the CML Group within three years of acquiring shares under the Plan forfeited their shareholding
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | A maximum of 20 years is allowed for the purchase price to be paid in full.
|- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------



The number of shares offered to each employee depended on the employees position and performance within the CML Group. At balance date, the following shares were on
issue:



|                |  |      |  |          |  |                                  |  |                  |  |                       |  |            |  |           
|--------------- |  | ---- |  | -------- |  | -------------------------------- |  | ---------------- |  | --------------------- |  | ---------- |  | ----------
|Issue date      |  | Type |  | Price A$ |  | No. of sharesoffered peremployee |  | No. of employees |  | Total shares on issue
|                |  |      |  | 2004     |  | 2003                             |  | 2004             |  | 2003                 
|6 May 1994      |  | G    |  | 4.93     |  | 200 to 2,500                     |  | 16,321           |  | 17,920                |  | 10,086,800 |  | 11,138,550
|15 June 1995    |  | P    |  | 4.78     |  | 50 to 2,000                      |  | 1,463            |  | 1,642                 |  | 305,150    |  | 336,000   
|12 January 1996 |  | P    |  | 4.54     |  | 50 to 2,500                      |  | 1,656            |  | 1,839                 |  | 355,420    |  | 395,630   
|14 August 1996  |  | P    |  | 4.61     |  | 100 to 1,100                     |  | 818              |  | 905                   |  | 296,215    |  | 330,785   
|                |  |      |  |          |  |                                  |  |                  |  |                       |  |            |  |           
|                |  |      |  |          |  |                                  |  |                  |  |                       |  | 11,043,585 |  | 12,200,965
|                |  |      |  |          |  |                                  |  |                  |  |                       |  |            |  |           



G = General
issue                    P = Performance issue

Price =
Average cost (including stamp duty and brokerage) of the shares to the Trust.



CML has established an Executive Share Option Plan, under which options over unissued shares, and over issued shares held by the Trust, may be issued to executives at CMLs discretion. Options are issued for A$NIL consideration. Each
option is over one share. Options have no voting rights until exercised. The holders of options are entitled to participate in bonus share issues. Where options are over issued shares held by the Trust, the Trusts consent is required to make
the necessary shares available.



During 2004 the trustees restructured the
Trust. The trustees disposed of eleven million CML shares. At balance date the Trust held a residual balance of 1,765,071 (2003 13,200,321) shares. This residual balance is held in reserve for the exercise of certain options issued under the Coles
Myer Executive Share Option Plan. The exercise of all other options will be satisfied by the issue of new shares by CML.



The Trust used the proceeds from the sale of the eleven million shares to repay part of the loan from CML that related to the sold shares and to pay accrued loan interest
of A$35.3 million. At balance date a loan of A$29.7 million (2003 A$95.4 million) was receivable from the Trust (refer Note 9).



The market value of CML ordinary shares at balance date was $9.16.



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|24. | EMPLOYEE SHARE AND OPTION PLANS (continued)
|--- | -------------------------------------------



|                                                                                                 |  |            |  |                   |  |                            |  |                               |  |                                 |  |                                    |  |                                 |  |                               |  |                                     
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |  | ---------- |  | ----------------- |  | -------------------------- |  | ----------------------------- |  | ------------------------------- |  | ---------------------------------- |  | ------------------------------- |  | ----------------------------- |  | ------------------------------------
|Details of options granted under the Coles Myer Executive Share Option Plan to 25 July 2004 are:
|Date ofgrant                                                                                     |  | Expirydate |  | Exerciseprice A $ |  | Hurdleconditions(page 136) |  | No. ofoptions at 27 July 2003 |  | No. ofoptionsissuedduringperiod |  | No. ofoptionsexercisedduringperiod |  | No. ofoptionslapsedduringperiod |  | No. ofoptions at 25 July 2004 |  | No. of vestedoptions at 25 July 2004
|Jul 99                                                                                           |  | Oct 05     |  | 4.50              |  | 1                          |  | 66,000                        |  |                                |  | 22,000                             |  |                                |  | 44,000                        |  | 44,000                              
|Jul 99                                                                                           |  | Oct 06     |  | 4.50              |  | 1                          |  | 66,000                        |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 66,000                        |  | 66,000                              
|Jul 99                                                                                           |  | Oct 07     |  | 4.50              |  | 1                          |  | 85,000                        |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 85,000                        |  | 85,000                              
|Nov 99                                                                                           |  | Nov 06     |  | 8.25              |  | 2                          |  | 950,000                       |  |                                |  |                                   |  | 950,000                         |  |                              |  |                                    
|May 00                                                                                           |  | Oct 06     |  | 4.50              |  | 3                          |  | 96,000                        |  |                                |  |                                   |  | 96,000                          |  |                              |  |                                    
|May 00                                                                                           |  | Oct 07     |  | 4.50              |  | 3                          |  | 96,000                        |  |                                |  |                                   |  | 96,000                          |  |                              |  |                                    
|May 00                                                                                           |  | Oct 08     |  | 4.50              |  | 3                          |  | 96,000                        |  |                                |  |                                   |  | 96,000                          |  |                              |  |                                    
|Jun 00                                                                                           |  | Jun 07     |  | 6.46              |  | 4                          |  | 3,231,000                     |  |                                |  |                                   |  | 501,000                         |  | 2,730,000                     |  |                                    
|Nov 00                                                                                           |  | Jul 06     |  | 7.28              |  | NIL                        |  | 4,000,000                     |  |                                |  | 4,000,000                          |  |                                |  |                              |  |                                    
|Aug 01                                                                                           |  | **         |  | 6.21              |  | NIL                        |  | 2,000,000                     |  |                                |  | 500,000                            |  |                                |  | 1,500,000                     |  |                                    
|Sep 01                                                                                           |  | **         |  | 6.28              |  | NIL                        |  | 1,500,000                     |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 1,500,000                     |  | 600,000                             
|Sep 01                                                                                           |  | Sep 07     |  | 6.33              |  | 5                          |  | 2,500,000                     |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 2,500,000                     |  | 1,000,000                           
|Oct 01                                                                                           |  | Apr 07     |  | 4.50              |  | NIL                        |  | 66,000                        |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 66,000                        |  | 66,000                              
|Oct 01                                                                                           |  | Apr 08     |  | 4.50              |  | NIL                        |  | 66,000                        |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 66,000                        |  | 66,000                              
|Oct 01                                                                                           |  | Apr 09     |  | 4.50              |  | NIL                        |  | 68,000                        |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 68,000                        |  | 68,000                              
|Mar 02                                                                                           |  | Dec 06*    |  | 7.66              |  | 5                          |  | 18,133,000                    |  |                                |  | 675,163                            |  | 1,113,841                       |  | 16,343,996                    |  | 6,378,837                           
|Jun 02                                                                                           |  | Dec 06*    |  | 8.32              |  | 5                          |  | 430,000                       |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 430,000                       |  | 172,000                             
|Jun 02                                                                                           |  | Dec 06*    |  | 7.66              |  | NIL                        |  | 12,142,000                    |  |                                |  | 329,930                            |  | 1,081,451                       |  | 10,730,619                    |  | 4,195,600                           
|Jun 02                                                                                           |  | Dec 07*    |  | 6.44              |  | 5                          |  | 2,500,000                     |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 2,500,000                     |  |                                    
|Jul 02                                                                                           |  | May 07*    |  | 8.26              |  | 5                          |  | 400,000                       |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 400,000                       |  |                                    
|Jul 02                                                                                           |  | May 07*    |  | 8.26              |  | NIL                        |  | 270,000                       |  |                                |  | 12,000                             |  |                                |  | 258,000                       |  | 96,000                              
|Dec 02                                                                                           |  | Dec 07*    |  | 6.59              |  | 5                          |  | 510,000                       |  |                                |  | 14,000                             |  | 56,000                          |  | 440,000                       |  |                                    
|Dec 02                                                                                           |  | Dec 07*    |  | 5.88              |  | 5                          |  | 1,720,000                     |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 1,720,000                     |  |                                    
|Dec 02                                                                                           |  | Dec 07*    |  | 6.59              |  | NIL                        |  | 120,000                       |  |                                |  | 7,582                              |  | 22,418                          |  | 90,000                        |  |                                    
|Feb 03                                                                                           |  | Dec 07*    |  | 6.59              |  | 5                          |  | 690,000                       |  |                                |  |                                   |  | 220,000                         |  | 470,000                       |  |                                    
|Feb 03                                                                                           |  | Dec 07*    |  | 6.59              |  | NIL                        |  | 90,000                        |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 90,000                        |  |                                    
|May 03                                                                                           |  | May 08*    |  | 6.42              |  | 5                          |  | 1,290,000                     |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 1,290,000                     |  |                                    
|May 03                                                                                           |  | May 08*    |  | 6.42              |  | NIL                        |  | 120,000                       |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 120,000                       |  |                                    
|Jun 03                                                                                           |  | May 08*    |  | 6.42              |  | 5                          |  | 720,000                       |  |                                |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 720,000                       |  |                                    
|Jun 03                                                                                           |  | May 08*    |  | 6.42              |  | NIL                        |  | 300,000                       |  |                                |  |                                   |  | 24,608                          |  | 275,392                       |  |                                    
|Aug 03                                                                                           |  | Nov 08*    |  | 7.28              |  | 5                          |  |                              |  | 2,500,000                       |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 2,500,000                     |  |                                    
|Aug 03                                                                                           |  | Nov 08*    |  | 7.28              |  | 6                          |  |                              |  | 500,000                         |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 500,000                       |  |                                    
|Oct 03                                                                                           |  | Nov 08*    |  | 7.26              |  | 5                          |  |                              |  | 1,583,000                       |  |                                   |  | 100,000                         |  | 1,483,000                     |  |                                    
|Oct 03                                                                                           |  | Nov 08*    |  | 7.26              |  | NIL                        |  |                              |  | 390,000                         |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 390,000                       |  |                                    
|Nov 03                                                                                           |  | **         |  | 7.53              |  | 7                          |  |                              |  | 1,500,000                       |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 1,500,000                     |  |                                    
|Dec 03                                                                                           |  | Nov 08*    |  | 7.12              |  | 5                          |  |                              |  | 430,000                         |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 430,000                       |  |                                    
|Jan 04                                                                                           |  | Nov 08*    |  | 7.26              |  | 5                          |  |                              |  | 1,100,000                       |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 1,100,000                     |  |                                    
|Jan 04                                                                                           |  | Nov 08*    |  | 7.26              |  | NIL                        |  |                              |  | 420,000                         |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 420,000                       |  |                                    
|Apr 04                                                                                           |  | May 09*    |  | 7.43              |  | 5                          |  |                              |  | 540,000                         |  |                                   |  | 100,000                         |  | 440,000                       |  |                                    
|Apr 04                                                                                           |  | May 09*    |  | 7.43              |  | NIL                        |  |                              |  | 120,000                         |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 120,000                       |  |                                    
|Jul 04                                                                                           |  | May 09*    |  | 7.43              |  | 5                          |  |                              |  | 770,000                         |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 770,000                       |  |                                    
|Jul 04                                                                                           |  | May 09*    |  | 7.43              |  | NIL                        |  |                              |  | 180,000                         |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 180,000                       |  |                                    
|Jul 04                                                                                           |  | Nov 09*    |  | 8.43              |  | 5                          |  |                              |  | 210,000                         |  |                                   |  |                                |  | 210,000                       |  |                                    
|                                                                                                 |  |            |  |                   |  |                            |  |                               |  |                                 |  |                                    |  |                                 |  |                               |  |                                     
|Total                                                                                            |  |            |  |                   |  |                            |  | 54,321,000                    |  | 10,243,000                      |  | 5,560,675                          |  | 4,457,318                       |  | 54,546,007                    |  | 12,837,437                          
|                                                                                                 |  |            |  |                   |  |                            |  |                               |  |                                 |  |                                    |  |                                 |  |                               |  |                                     



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|24. | EMPLOYEE SHARE AND OPTION PLANS (continued)
|--- | -------------------------------------------



At July 25, 2004, 4,500,000 options were outstanding that expired upon cessation of employment. Of the remaining
options outstanding the weighted average remaining life was 2 years 11 months.



At July 27, 2003, there were 4,649,000 vested options. During 2003, 5,660,000 options were issued with exercise prices between A$5.88 and A$6.59 (weighted average A$6.30), 819,000 options were exercised with prices between A$NIL and A$6.21
(weighted average A$4.45), and 4,436,000 options lapsed with exercise prices between A$6.46 and A$8.26 (weighted average A$7.55).



Options exercised during the financial year and the number of shares provided to executives on the exercise of options:



|               |  |                                  |      |             |           |             |        
|-------------- |  | -------------------------------- | ---- | ----------- | --------- | ----------- | -------
|Exercise date+ |  | Fair valueof sharesatissue date+ |      | 2004 Number |           | 2003 Number
|September 2002 |  | $                                | 5.87 |             |           |             | 80,000 
|November 2002  |  | $                                | 6.25 |             |           |             | 80,000 
|January 2003   |  | $                                | 6.35 |             |           |             | 40,000 
|February 2003  |  | $                                | 5.68 |             |           |             | 23,000 
|June 2003      |  | $                                | 7.12 |             |           |             | 540,000
|July 2003      |  | $                                | 7.10 |             |           |             | 56,000 
|September 2003 |  | $                                | 7.74 |             | 500,000   |             |        
|October 2003   |  | $                                | 7.69 |             | 22,000    |             |        
|December 2003  |  | $                                | 7.53 |             | 7,582     |             |        
|March 2004     |  | $                                | 8.10 |             | 340,940   |             |        
|April 2004     |  | $                                | 8.33 |             | 159,800   |             |        
|May 2004       |  | $                                | 8.41 |             | 137,600   |             |        
|June 2004      |  | $                                | 8.46 |             | 97,746    |             |        
|July 2004      |  | $                                | 8.70 |             | 4,295,007 |             |        
|               |  |                                  |      |             |           |             |        
|Total          |  |                                  |      |             | 5,560,675 |             | 819,000
|               |  |                                  |      |             |           |             |        



Aggregate proceeds received by the
Trust from employees on the exercise of options over issued shares was A$3,204,000 (2003 A$3,640,500), and the fair value of those shares at issue date was A$4,039,180 (2003 A$5,594,840).



Aggregate proceeds received by CML from employees on the exercise of options over unissued
shares was A$37,060,328 (2003 A$NIL), and the fair value of those shares at issue date was A$43,485,748 (2003 A$NIL).



Legend:



|* | Expiry date is shown as the expected month only. The actual last exercise date is 60 days after the announcement of the results of the CML Group.
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|** | Cessation of employment + 1 year.
|-- | ---------------------------------



|+ | Exercise dates are grouped by month, and the fair value of the shares at issue date is based on the weighted average of fair values on each issue date for that month.
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|24. | EMPLOYEE SHARE AND OPTION PLANS (continued)
|--- | -------------------------------------------



The performance hurdle conditions attaching to each tranche of options are as follows:



|1 | Net profit for the CML Group must exceed specified targets set for any one of the financial years ending July 2000, 2001 and 2002; or
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Total shareholder return (TSR) over any one of the periods 16 October 1998
to 15 October 2000, 15 October 2001 or 15 October 2002 must equal or exceed the median return over the same period of a set list of top 100 industrial companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).



The profit hurdle was met for the financial year ended July 2000 and thus
all options are exercisable.



|2 | TSR over any one of the periods 1 March 1999 to 28 February 2002, 28 February 2003, or 29 February 2004 must equal or exceed the median return over the same period of a set list of
top 100 industrial companies listed on the ASX.
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The hurdles were not met and the options lapsed during 2004.



|3 | Net profit for the CML Group must exceed specified targets set for any one of the financial years ending July 2001, 2002 and 2003; or
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



TSR over any one of the periods 16 October 1999 to 15 October 2001, 15
October 2002, or 15 October 2003 must equal or exceed the median return over the same period of a set list of top 100 industrial companies listed on the ASX.



The hurdles were not met and the options lapsed during 2004.



|4 | TSR over any one of the periods 1 March 2000 to 28 February 2003, 29 February 2004, or 28 February 2005 must equal or exceed the median return over the same period of a set list of
top 100 industrial companies listed on the ASX.
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|5 | TSR must equal or exceed the median return over the relevant period of a list of top 50 industrial companies; or earnings per share growth (EPSG) expressed as a compound annual
growth rate must equal or exceed 12.5% over the relevant period.
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|6 | TSR must equal or exceed the median return over the relevant period of a list of top 50 industrial companies; or EPSG expressed as a compound annual growth rate must equal or exceed
15% over the relevant period.
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|7 | TSR must exceed the median return over the relevant period of a list of top 50 industrial companies; or EPSG expressed as a compound annual growth rate must equal or exceed 12.5%
over the relevant period.
|- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



For hurdles 5, 6 and
7, the options will progressively vest according to the level of TSR or EPSG achieved each year. To the extent that TSR or EPSG is not achieved, the non-vested options will be carried forward to be retested in following years.



The directors have discretion to disregard any changes in net profit, TSR or EPSG due to an
anomaly, distortion or other event which is not directly related to the financial performance of any company or entity or which would lead to an incorrect comparison.



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|25. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
|--- | --------------------------------------



|                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  |                   |  |                  
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- |  | -----------------
|                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  | July 25, 2004 A$M |  | July 27, 2003 A$M
|Capital commitments                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                   |  |                  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  |                  
|Contracted capital expenditure commitments not provided for in these financial statements, which principally relate to building and fixture contracts for new stores and shopping centers are as
follows: |  |                   |  |                  
|Not later than one year                                                                                                                                                                                   |  | 190.0             |  | 222.1            
|Later than one year but not later than five years                                                                                                                                                         |  | 3.4               |  | 12.3             
|                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  |                   |  |                  
|                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  | 193.4             |  | 234.4            
|                                                                                                                                                                                                          |  |                   |  |                  



Lease commitments



The CML Group leases both property and equipment under
operating leases. Future minimum lease obligations are detailed below.



|                                                      |  |                   |  |                  
|----------------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- |  | -----------------
|                                                      |  | July 25, 2004 A$M |  | July 27, 2003 A$M
|Operating leases:                                     |  |                   |  |                  
|Due not later than one year                           |  | 939.1             |  | 846.9            
|Due later than one year and not later than five years |  | 3,422.4           |  | 3,108.9          
|Due later than five years                             |  | 5,023.7           |  | 4,633.6          
|                                                      |  |                   |  |                  
|Total future minimum lease obligations*               |  | 9,385.2           |  | 8,589.4          
|                                                      |  |                   |  |                  



|* | The CML Group subleases property and equipment to external parties. Future minimum lease obligations include any potential exposure arising from default by external parties.
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|                           |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|-------------------------- |  | --------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                           |  | 200452 weeksA$M |  | 200352 weeksA$M |  | 200252 weeksA$M
|Base rental incurred       |  | 929.2           |  | 832.6           |  | 799.4          
|                           |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Percentage rental incurred |  | 88.7            |  | 86.3            |  | 86.1           
|                           |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Rental received            |  | 25.9            |  | 30.8            |  | 37.8           
|                           |  |                 |  |                 |  |                



The CML Group conducts
the majority of its operations from leased premises. The leases are classified as operating leases. At the end of the initial term of most of the leases the Company can renew the arrangements for 5 to 10 year periods. The majority of lease payments
for leased stores are based on a minimum rental plus a percentage of each stores sales in excess of stipulated amounts. Management expects, that in the normal course of business, leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases.



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|25. | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (continued)
|--- | --------------------------------------------------



|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                 |  |                
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  | July 25,2004A$M |  | July 27,2003A$M
|Contingent liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                
|Contingent liabilities at balance date, not otherwise provided for in these financial statements, are categorized as arising
from:                                                                                                                                     |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                
|Guarantees                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |  |                 |  |                
|Trading guarantees                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |  | 340.2           |  | 255.0          
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                
|Coles Myer Ltd. has unconditionally guaranteed the obligations of Coles Myer Finance Ltd. and Coles Myer Finance (USA) Ltd., both of which are controlled entities.                                                                                                    |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                
|Coles Myer Ltd. has unconditionally guaranteed the debts of certain controlled entities under the terms of an Australian Securities and Investments Commission class order, thereby eliminating
the need to prepare statutory financial statements for those entities. |  |                 |  |                
|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |  |                
|Other                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |  |                 |  |                



Coles Myer Ltd. has
entered into risk sharing arrangements under which contingent payments may arise.



Coles Myer Ltd. has entered into an agreement with Coles Myer Employee Share Plan Trust to provide funds for the purchase of Coles Myer Ltd. shares, allot new shares in Coles Myer Ltd. and make contributions to ensure
the solvency of the Trust. Refer Note 24.



Certain companies
within the CML Group are party to various legal actions which have arisen in the normal course of business. It is the opinion of directors that any liabilities arising from such legal actions would not have a material adverse effect on the
consolidated financial statements.



The Australian Competition
and Consumer Commission has commenced proceedings against Liquorland Australia Pty. Ltd. alleging contraventions of the Trade Practices Act. Liquorland Australia Pty. Ltd. has denied liability and is defending the action. It is not possible to
estimate the potential outcome of this claim at this time.



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Under Australian GAAP, the CML Group is considered to operate predominantly within the retailing industry and predominantly in Australia.



During 2004, the CML Group acquired the right to operate certain Shell fuel
and convenience outlets. These businesses operated as Coles Express. The results of the Coles Express business are included in the Food, Liquor and Fuel segment.



During 2004, management reporting was restructured resulting in Liquorland Direct being reported in Food, Liquor and Fuel,
having previously been reported in Emerging Businesses. The 2003 and 2002 comparatives have been amended accordingly.



Industry Segments



|                                                 |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|------------------------------------------------ |  | --------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                                                 |  | 200452 weeksA$M |  | 200352 weeksA$M |  | 200252 weeksA$M
|Revenue                                          |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Sales to external customers                      |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Food, Liquor & Fuel                              |  | 21,146.3        |  | 16,557.6        |  | 15,908.8       
|Kmart and Officeworks                            |  | 4,679.9         |  | 4,368.6         |  | 3,903.6        
|Myer and Megamart                                |  | 3,322.4         |  | 3,239.9         |  | 3,243.2        
|Target                                           |  | 2,851.8         |  | 2,646.9         |  | 2,422.4        
|Emerging businesses                              |  | 266.4           |  | 203.6           |  | 210.7          
|                                                 |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|                                                 |  | 32,266.8        |  | 27,016.6        |  | 25,688.7       
|Intersegment sales (eliminated on consolidation) |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Food, Liquor & Fuel                              |  |                 |  |                 |  | 0.9            
|Kmart and Officeworks                            |  | 1.1             |  | 0.9             |  | 0.8            
|Myer and Megamart                                |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Target                                           |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Emerging businesses                              |  | 24.2            |  | 31.5            |  | 25.0           
|                                                 |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|                                                 |  | 25.3            |  | 32.4            |  | 26.7           
|Total sales                                      |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Food, Liquor & Fuel                              |  | 21,146.3        |  | 16,557.6        |  | 15,909.7       
|Kmart and Officeworks                            |  | 4,681.0         |  | 4,369.5         |  | 3,904.4        
|Myer and Megamart                                |  | 3,322.4         |  | 3,239.9         |  | 3,243.2        
|Target                                           |  | 2,851.8         |  | 2,646.9         |  | 2,422.4        
|Emerging businesses                              |  | 290.6           |  | 235.1           |  | 235.7          
|                                                 |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|                                                 |  | 32,292.1        |  | 27,049.0        |  | 25,715.4       
|Other revenue1                                   |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Food, Liquor & Fuel                              |  | 132.6           |  | 44.6            |  | 657.7          
|Kmart and Officeworks                            |  | 51.4            |  | 16.0            |  | 134.6          
|Myer and Megamart                                |  | 49.0            |  | 51.5            |  | 129.1          
|Target                                           |  | 30.2            |  | 14.9            |  | 49.8           
|Emerging businesses                              |  | 7.6             |  | 10.0            |  | 23.3           
|Property and Unallocated                         |  | 138.9           |  | 448.3           |  | 26.8           
|                                                 |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|                                                 |  | 409.7           |  | 585.3           |  | 1,021.3        
|Total segment revenue2                           |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Food, Liquor & Fuel                              |  | 21,278.9        |  | 16,602.2        |  | 16,567.4       
|Kmart and Officeworks                            |  | 4,732.4         |  | 4,385.5         |  | 4,039.0        
|Myer and Megamart                                |  | 3,371.4         |  | 3,291.4         |  | 3,372.3        
|Target                                           |  | 2,882.0         |  | 2,661.8         |  | 2,472.2        
|Emerging businesses                              |  | 298.2           |  | 245.1           |  | 259.0          
|Property and Unallocated                         |  | 138.9           |  | 448.3           |  | 26.8           
|                                                 |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|                                                 |  | 32,701.8        |  | 27,634.3        |  | 26,736.7       
|                                                 |  |                 |  |                 |  |                



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|                                            |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | -
|                                            |  | 200452 weeksA$M |   |  | 200352 weeksA$M |   |  | 200252 weeksA$M |  
|Segment result  management reporting3      |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Food, Liquor & Fuel                         |  | 697.6           |   |  | 602.0           |   |  | 537.4           |  
|Kmart and Officeworks                       |  | 135.6           |   |  | 103.6           |   |  | 62.4            |  
|Myer and Megamart                           |  | 60.7            |   |  | 25.2            |   |  | (21.6           | )
|Target                                      |  | 150.9           |   |  | 92.0            |   |  | 51.7            |  
|Emerging businesses                         |  | (19.2           | ) |  | (9.7            | ) |  | (13.9           | )
|Property and Unallocated                    |  | (81.2           | ) |  | (84.5           | ) |  | (57.5           | )
|                                            |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Total Segment result  management reporting |  | 944.4           |   |  | 728.6           |   |  | 558.5           |  
|                                            |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Segment result  Australian GAAP3           |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Food, Liquor & Fuel                         |  | 674.5           |   |  | 562.0           |   |  | 541.6           |  
|Kmart and Officeworks                       |  | 151.0           |   |  | 103.8           |   |  | 62.4            |  
|Myer and Megamart                           |  | 42.8            |   |  | 5.0             |   |  | (26.5           | )
|Target                                      |  | 149.7           |   |  | 89.9            |   |  | 51.7            |  
|Emerging businesses                         |  | (19.2           | ) |  | (9.7            | ) |  | (13.9           | )
|Property and Unallocated                    |  | (119.1          | ) |  | (79.0           | ) |  | (57.6           | )
|                                            |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Total Segment result  Australian GAAP      |  | 879.7           |   |  | 672.0           |   |  | 557.7           |  
|Net borrowing costs                         |  | (13.5           | ) |  | (63.2           | ) |  | (75.5           | )
|                                            |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Profit before tax                           |  | 866.2           |   |  | 608.8           |   |  | 482.2           |  
|Income tax expense                          |  | (258.1          | ) |  | (187.7          | ) |  | (137.2          | )
|                                            |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Net profit                                  |  | 608.1           |   |  | 421.1           |   |  | 345.0           |  
|                                            |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  

---

|1 | Reduction in other revenue is due to the accounting policy change for rebates - refer Note 2.
|- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|2 | Total segment revenue excludes interest income and includes inter-segment sales.
|- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|3 | Segment result is calculated as profit before interest and tax. Management reporting excludes goodwill amortization for acquisitions prior to July 1988, and is
adjusted for other non-recurring items that management do not consider to be reflective of the underlying operations of the business.
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|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | -
|                                                                                                |  | 2004A$M         |   |  | 2003A$M         |   |  | 2002A$M         |  
|Segment assets                                                                                  |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Food, Liquor & Fuel                                                                             |  | 3,980.9         |   |  | 3,551.2         |   |  | 3,216.1         |  
|Kmart and Officeworks                                                                           |  | 1,384.8         |   |  | 1,362.1         |   |  | 1,267.7         |  
|Myer and Megamart                                                                               |  | 1,000.3         |   |  | 1,036.2         |   |  | 1,087.1         |  
|Target                                                                                          |  | 805.9           |   |  | 793.8           |   |  | 782.2           |  
|Emerging businesses                                                                             |  | 79.6            |   |  | 74.0            |   |  | 50.1            |  
|Property and Unallocated                                                                        |  | 1,497.5         |   |  | 1,413.6         |   |  | 1,652.4         |  
|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                |  | 8,749.0         |   |  | 8,230.9         |   |  | 8,055.6         |  
|Tax assets                                                                                      |  | 302.7           |   |  | 221.9           |   |  | 265.0           |  
|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Total assets                                                                                    |  | 9,051.7         |   |  | 8,452.8         |   |  | 8,320.6         |  
|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Segment liabilities                                                                             |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Food, Liquor & Fuel                                                                             |  | (1,789.7        | ) |  | (1,564.3        | ) |  | (1,506.7        | )
|Kmart and Officeworks                                                                           |  | (544.4          | ) |  | (520.3          | ) |  | (479.3          | )
|Myer and Megamart                                                                               |  | (390.9          | ) |  | (397.3          | ) |  | (337.8          | )
|Target                                                                                          |  | (352.1          | ) |  | (340.5          | ) |  | (281.0          | )
|Emerging businesses                                                                             |  | (47.0           | ) |  | (46.6           | ) |  | (51.7           | )
|Property and Unallocated                                                                        |  | (1,560.0        | ) |  | (1,595.9        | ) |  | (2,075.8        | )
|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                |  | (4,684.1        | ) |  | (4,464.9        | ) |  | (4,732.3        | )
|Tax liabilities                                                                                 |  | (270.0          | ) |  | (188.7          | ) |  | (249.5          | )
|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Total liabilities                                                                               |  | (4,954.1        | ) |  | (4,653.6        | ) |  | (4,981.8        | )
|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                |  | 200452 weeksA$M |   |  | 200352 weeksA$M |   |  | 200252 weeksA$M |  
|Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment, intangibles and other non-current segment assets |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Food, Liquor & Fuel                                                                             |  | 513.3           |   |  | 627.3           |   |  | 402.0           |  
|Kmart and Officeworks                                                                           |  | 68.3            |   |  | 116.5           |   |  | 46.3            |  
|Myer and Megamart                                                                               |  | 67.4            |   |  | 53.4            |   |  | 42.8            |  
|Target                                                                                          |  | 53.2            |   |  | 41.5            |   |  | 35.5            |  
|Emerging businesses                                                                             |  | 6.8             |   |  | 11.2            |   |  | 6.0             |  
|Property and Unallocated                                                                        |  | 164.3           |   |  | 142.4           |   |  | 84.5            |  
|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                |  | 873.3           |   |  | 992.3           |   |  | 617.1           |  
|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Depreciation and amortization expense                                                           |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Food, Liquor & Fuel                                                                             |  | 290.2           |   |  | 260.6           |   |  | 251.1           |  
|Kmart and Officeworks                                                                           |  | 69.9            |   |  | 67.9            |   |  | 67.4            |  
|Myer and Megamart                                                                               |  | 69.1            |   |  | 73.1            |   |  | 73.1            |  
|Target                                                                                          |  | 52.5            |   |  | 55.7            |   |  | 47.8            |  
|Emerging businesses                                                                             |  | 4.4             |   |  | 4.4             |   |  | 4.6             |  
|Property and Unallocated                                                                        |  | 50.6            |   |  | 50.9            |   |  | 49.4            |  
|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                |  | 536.7           |   |  | 512.6           |   |  | 493.4           |  
|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Other non-cash expenses                                                                         |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Food, Liquor & Fuel                                                                             |  | 25.7            |   |  | 59.0            |   |  | 15.4            |  
|Kmart and Officeworks                                                                           |  | 4.8             |   |  | 23.7            |   |  | 7.2             |  
|Myer and Megamart                                                                               |  | 3.3             |   |  | 21.6            |   |  | (0.3            | )
|Target                                                                                          |  | 3.2             |   |  | 2.8             |   |  | (4.2            | )
|Emerging businesses                                                                             |  | (1.0            | ) |  | (0.7            | ) |  | (5.3            | )
|Property and Unallocated                                                                        |  | 73.0            |   |  | 70.8            |   |  | 45.0            |  
|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                |  | 109.0           |   |  | 177.2           |   |  | 57.8            |  
|                                                                                                |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  



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Geographic regions



|                                  |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|--------------------------------- |  | --------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                                  |  | 200452 weeksA$M |  | 200352 weeksA$M |  | 200252 weeksA$M
|Sales to external customers       |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Australia                         |  | 32,113.4        |  | 26,869.0        |  | 25,565.3       
|New Zealand                       |  | 153.4           |  | 147.6           |  | 123.4          
|                                  |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|                                  |  | 32,266.8        |  | 27,016.6        |  | 25,688.7       
|                                  |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Acquisition of non-current assets |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Australia                         |  | 869.2           |  | 988.3           |  | 616.9          
|New Zealand                       |  | 2.4             |  | 0.3             |  | 0.1            
|Other *                           |  | 1.7             |  | 3.7             |  | 0.1            
|                                  |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|                                  |  | 873.3           |  | 992.3           |  | 617.1          
|                                  |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|                                  |  |                 | 
|                                  |  | 2004A$M         |  | 2003A$M         |  | 2002A$M        
|Assets                            |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Australia                         |  | 8,433.6         |  | 8,120.3         |  | 8,196.3        
|New Zealand                       |  | 293.3           |  | 91.3            |  | 82.8           
|Other *                           |  | 22.1            |  | 19.3            |  | 41.5           
|                                  |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|                                  |  | 8,749.0         |  | 8,230.9         |  | 8,320.6        
|                                  |  |                 |  |                 |  |                



|* | Other geographic regions consist of various legal entities principally in China.
|- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Business segments



The CML Group operates predominantly in the retail industry and comprises the following main business segments:



|                         |  |                                                                                     
|------------------------ |  | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Food, Liquor & Fuel      |  | Retail of grocery, liquor and fuel products.                                        
|Kmart & Officeworks      |  | Retail of apparel, general merchandise and stationery items.                        
|Myer & Megamart          |  | Retail of apparel and general merchandise                                           
|Target                   |  | Retail of apparel and general merchandise                                           
|Emerging Businesses      |  | E-commerce trading, predominantly the Coles Online and Harris Technology Businesses.
|Property and Unallocated |  | Management of the CML property portfolio and unallocated or corporate functions     



Geographical segments



In presenting information on the basis of geographical segments, segment
revenue is based on the geographical location of customers. Segment assets are based on the geographical location of the assets.



The CML Groups business segments operate geographically as follows:



|            |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|----------- |  | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Australia   |  | The home country of the parent entity. The CML Group undertakes retail operations in all states and territories.                                                                                   
|            | 
|New Zealand |  | The CML Group has Kmart retail operations, supplying basically the same ranges of goods as the corresponding businesses in Australia. These operations are predominantly based in the North
Island.
|            | 
|Asia        |  | Non-trading branch offices located in China.                                                                                                                                                       



Intersegment transfers



Segment revenues, expenses and results include transfers between
segments. Such transfers are principally priced on an arms length basis and are eliminated on consolidation.



The CML Group has certain investments in associates. Segments disclosures relating to these investments have not been included as they are not considered to be material.



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|27. | RELATED PARTY INFORMATION
|--- | -------------------------



Directors and director-related entities



Disclosures relating to directors and specified executives are set out in Note 28.



Transactions with entities in the wholly owned group



CML is the ultimate chief entity in the CML Group.



CML advanced and repaid loans, received loans and provided accounting, taxation and administrative assistance to other
entities in the CML Group during the current and previous financial years. These transactions were on normal commercial terms and conditions.



Dividends, interest and lease rental details are disclosed in Notes 3, 4 and 25. Details of ownership interests in controlled entities are disclosed in
Note 33.



Transactions with other related parties



The aggregate amounts brought to account in respect of
the following types of transactions and each class of related party involved were:



Lease rentals, net of recoverable expenses, paid to associated entities by the CML Group A$4,032,285 (2003 A$3,911,866) on normal commercial terms and conditions. Balance of amounts payable by the CML Group (current)
at balance date A$NIL (2003 A$NIL).



Distributions received
and receivable by the CML Group from associated entities A$7,445,915 (2003 A$6,427,609) in accordance with Trust Deed and Partnership Agreements.



The CML Groups cost of participation with an associated entity in a customer loyalty program A$43,726,000 (2003 A$29,526,537) in accordance with a
service agreement. Balance of amounts payable by the CML Group (current) at balance date A$10,488,000 (2003 A$7,845,878).



The sale of gift vouchers to an associated entity on normal commercial terms and conditions A$18,000,000 (2003 A$21,750,000). Balance of amounts
receivable from an associated entity by the CML Group (current) at balance date A$NIL (2003 A$NIL).



Details of associated entities are disclosed in Note 10.



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|28. | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE DISCLOSURES
|--- | ----------------------------------



AASB 1046 Director and Executive Disclosures by Disclosing Entities has been applied for the first time in 2004. These disclosures are in more detail than
previously required.



Directors



The following persons were directors of CML during the financial year:



Chairman  non-executive



Richard Allert



Executive director



John Fletcher



Non-executive directors



Patricia
Akopiantz

Keith Barton

Richard Charlton (retired 26 November
2003)

William Gurry

Anthony Hodgson

Mark Leibler (retired 18 November 2004)

Sandra McPhee

Martyn Myer

Michael Wemms



Executives (other than executive director, John Fletcher) with the greatest authority for
strategic direction and management.



The following persons were the
executives with the greatest authority for the strategic direction and management of the CML Group (specified executives) during the financial year:



|                 |  |                                                                          
|---------------- |  | -------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Steven Cain      |  | Group Managing Director, Food, Liquor and Fuel (appointed 11 August 2003)
|Larry Davis      |  | Managing Director, Target                                                
|Tim Hammon       |  | Chief Officer, Corporate & Property Services                             
|Fraser MacKenzie |  | Chief Financial Officer                                                  
|Dawn Robertson   |  | Managing Director, Myer                                                  
|Hani Zayadi      |  | Managing Director, Kmart                                                 



Remuneration of directors and
executives



Principles used to determine the nature and amount of
remuneration



The remuneration of non-executive directors reflects the
size and complexity of the CML Group as well as the additional compliance issues arising from its multiple stock exchange listings. Committee fees are included in non-executive remuneration.



Emoluments for the executive director and senior executives in the CML Group are designed to
drive performance over both the short and long-term. The CML Groups remuneration structure provides rewards for increasing shareholder value and the achievement of financial targets and business strategies.



Emoluments are structured to attract, retain and motivate high calibre directors and senior
executives who are best able to enhance the CML Group performance. Remuneration packages for specified executives recruited from overseas are structured such that they are competitive with their home country.



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The senior executive remuneration structure has three components:



|1. | Fixed compensation
|-- | ------------------



The annual review of senior executives remuneration packages takes account of market comparisons for similar sized roles in other major corporations, performance of the incumbent, the appropriate mix of skills
and experience and the performance of individual business groups and of the total CML Group. Appropriate advice is obtained from external consultants as to market and economic conditions as well as current directions in senior executive remuneration
in Australia and overseas.



|2. | Senior Executive Incentive Scheme
|-- | ---------------------------------



The Senior Executive Incentive Scheme is based directly on the successful achievement of individual business unit, business group and the CML Group performance targets
over the financial year and is paid annually as cash. Performance targets include financial (eg. profitability and comparative store growth) and non-financial measures (eg. safety).



For Retail Support executives, their performance targets also include key strategic deliverables relating to their functional area of
responsibility. Executives need to be employed with the CML Group at the completion of the financial year to which the incentive relates, to be eligible to receive any payment.



|3. | Executive Share Option Plan
|-- | ---------------------------



CMLs Executive Share Option Plan is designed to reward senior executives for the creation of sustainable shareholder wealth over a 2-5 year period. The plan is currently based on market priced options, the
exercise of which is linked to the achievement of performance hurdles. The performance hurdles are based on the achievement of relative total shareholder return in the top 50 industrials or minimum earnings per share growth expressed as a compound
annual growth rate (refer Note 24).



Senior executive remuneration packages are
based on established, long-standing work value assessments to provide a robust, systematic approach to determining remuneration packages, which are market competitive with similar sized roles in other major Australian corporations. Whole-of-job
comparison is also undertaken to ensure packages are fair and reasonable as well as being financially responsible.



The nature and amount of each component of the emoluments are reviewed annually by the Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee in respect of both the performance of
the CML Group and industry best practice. The Board Nomination and Remuneration Committee is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the Board in respect to the emoluments of non-executive directors, the managing director and chief
executive officer and senior executives reporting to the managing director and chief executive officer.



Contracts for the managing director and chief executive officer, John Fletcher, and specified executives generally provide for 12 months notice by both the Company and the executive. Mr MacKenzie is employed on a
contract which provides that if his employment is terminated prior to 30 April 2007 he will receive payment up to but not beyond that date. After 30 April 2007 Mr MacKenzies contractual notice period will be 12 months. Mr MacKenzie is required
to provide the Company with 6 months notice. If the employment of Ms Robertson is terminated within three years of the date she commenced employment (May 2002), she will receive a payment of twelve months salary in addition to the twelve months
notice period.



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Details of remuneration



Details of the remuneration of each director of CML, including their personally-related entities, is set out in the following table.



|                   |  |              |  |                 |  |                |  |                            |  |                     |  |                   
|------------------ |  | ------------ |  | --------------- |  | -------------- |  | -------------------------- |  | ------------------- |  | ------------------
|                   |  | Primary      |  | Post Employment
|                   |  | Salary &Fees |  | Bonus           |  | Non- monetary1 |  | SuperannuationContribution |  | Retirement Benefit2 |  | Cost to theCompany
|Patricia Akopiantz |  | 116,450      |  |                |  |               |  | 9,956                      |  | 102,771             |  | 229,177           
|Richard Allert     |  | 313,325      |  |                |  |               |  | 27,675                     |  | 239,078             |  | 580,078           
|Keith Barton       |  | 130,894      |  |                |  |               |  | 11,256                     |  |                    |  | 142,150           
|Richard Charlton   |  | 37,786       |  |                |  |               |  | 3,225                      |  | 4,182               |  | 45,193            
|William Gurry      |  | 108,325      |  |                |  |               |  | 9,225                      |  | 52,310              |  | 169,860           
|John Fletcher3     |  | 2,288,953    |  | 2,412,705       |  | 2,956          |  | 8,250                      |  |                    |  | 4,712,864         
|Anthony Hodgson    |  | 151,536      |  |                |  |               |  | 13,114                     |  |                    |  | 164,650           
|Mark Leibler4      |  | 116,450      |  |                |  |               |  |                           |  | 19,590              |  | 136,040           
|Sandra McPhee      |  | 130,894      |  |                |  |               |  | 11,256                     |  |                    |  | 142,150           
|Martyn Myer        |  | 116,450      |  |                |  |               |  | 9,956                      |  | 14,930              |  | 141,336           
|Michael Wemms      |  | 138,348      |  |                |  |               |  | 11,927                     |  |                    |  | 150,275           
|                   |  |              |  |                 |  |                |  |                            |  |                     |  |                   
|Total              |  | 3,649,411    |  | 2,412,705       |  | 2,956          |  | 115,840                    |  | 432,861             |  | 6,613,773         
|                   |  |              |  |                 |  |                |  |                            |  |                     |  |                   



|1. | Non-monetary items include costs relating to motor vehicles.
|-- | ------------------------------------------------------------



|2. | Any benefit paid on retirement, termination or death is reduced by the amount of any
superannuation benefit received. In prior years retirement benefits have been disclosed when paid. For 2004, retirement benefits have been presented on an accruals basis in accordance with AASB 1046. Mr Charlton received a payment of $346,054 upon
retirement from the Board on 26 November 2003. The amount of $4,182 shown in the table represents the retirement benefit accrued during 2004 through to the date of his retirement.
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|3. | Including option amortisation of $1,256,131, Mr Fletchers remuneration is $5,968,995.
Options have been valued by independent valuers using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. In accordance with AASB 1046, performance conditions are excluded from the valuation. Where options are subject to performance conditions, the disclosure
reflects the maximum achievable allocation. The option value is amortised over the vesting period of the option. Option amortisation is included for disclosure purposes only. It is not included in the Consolidated Income Statements as it does not
result in a cost to the CML Group. As detailed in Note 31(g), for the purpose of U.S. GAAP, performance conditions are included in the valuation, and option values are charged against profit.
|-- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|4. | Mr Leiblers fees are paid to Arnold Bloch Leibler, a firm of which he is a partner.
Accordingly, superannuation contributions are not deducted. The fees are also subject to GST.
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The nature and details of employment
arrangements with specified executives are set out in the following remuneration table.



|                 |  |              |  |           |  |                |  |                               |  |                |  |                    |  |                     |  |           
|---------------- |  | ------------ |  | --------- |  | -------------- |  | ----------------------------- |  | -------------- |  | ------------------ |  | ------------------- |  | ----------
|                 |  | Primary      |  |           |  |                |  |                               |  |                |  |                   
|$                |  | Salary &Fees |  | Bonus     |  | Non- Monetary1 |  | Super-annuation Contribution2 |  | OtherBenefits3 |  | Cost to theCompany |  | OptionAmortisation4 |  | Total     
|Steven Cain      |  | 1,414,123    |  | 1,159,110 |  |               |  |                              |  | 500,000        |  | 3,073,233          |  | 1,328,285           |  | 4,401,518 
|Larry Davis      |  | 1,052,878    |  | 835,232   |  | 99,786         |  |                              |  |               |  | 1,987,896          |  | 443,686             |  | 2,431,582 
|Tim Hammon       |  | 768,988      |  | 800,037   |  |               |  | 11,050                        |  |               |  | 1,580,075          |  | 421,360             |  | 2,001,435 
|Fraser MacKenzie |  | 717,904      |  | 725,960   |  |               |  | 11,967                        |  |               |  | 1,455,831          |  | 356,573             |  | 1,812,404 
|Dawn Robertson   |  | 1,439,585    |  | 806,032   |  | 205,139        |  |                              |  | 276,345        |  | 2,727,101          |  | 1,150,818           |  | 3,877,919 
|Hani Zayadi      |  | 1,355,292    |  | 799,726   |  | 208,934        |  |                              |  | 146,771        |  | 2,510,723          |  | 489,240             |  | 2,999,963 
|                 |  |              |  |           |  |                |  |                               |  |                |  |                    |  |                     |  |           
|Total            |  | 6,748,770    |  | 5,126,097 |  | 513,859        |  | 23,017                        |  | 923,116        |  | 13,334,859         |  | 4,189,962           |  | 17,524,821
|                 |  |              |  |           |  |                |  |                               |  |                |  |                    |  |                     |  |           



|1. | Non-monetary items include costs relating to motor vehicles, accommodation, travel, insurance
and tax planning that have been paid by the CML Group on behalf of the executive.
|-- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|2. | Superannuation contributions are not required for overseas nationals who hold certain
business visas.
|-- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|3. | Other benefits include sign-on bonuses and payments for continued service. There will be
additional benefits in future years if continued service conditions are fulfilled. For 2004, other benefits have been presented on an accruals basis in accordance with AASB 1046. In prior years, other benefits were disclosed when the executive
became entitled to, and received payment. Had AASB 1046 always been applied, an additional $46,057 would have been disclosed in 2003 for Ms Robertson, and an additional $146,771 would have been disclosed in both 2002 and 2003 for Mr Zayadi.
|-- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|4. | Options have been valued by independent valuers using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
In accordance with AASB 1046, performance conditions are excluded from the valuation. Where options are subject to performance conditions, the disclosure reflects the maximum achievable allocation. The option value is amortised over the vesting
period of the option. Option amortisation is included for disclosure purposes only. It is not included in the Consolidated Income Statement as it does not result in a cost to the CML Group. As detailed in Note 31(g), for the purpose of U.S. GAAP,
performance conditions are included in the valuation, and option values are charged against profit.
|-- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Options provided as remuneration



Details of options over ordinary shares of CML provided as remuneration to each director of CML and each of the specified executives of the CML Group are set out below.
Further information on options is set out in Note 24.



|                 |  |               |      |                        |            |                       |           |   |                       |   |           |  |                                |  |                      |      |                         |        |  |                      |   |                        |           |  |          
|---------------- |  | ------------- | ---- | ---------------------- | ---------- | --------------------- | --------- | - | --------------------- | - | --------- |  | ------------------------------ |  | -------------------- | ---- | ----------------------- | ------ |  | -------------------- | - | ---------------------- | --------- |  | ---------
|                 |  | ExercisePrice |      | Balance at27 July 2003 |            | Grantedduring theyear |           |   | Valueof optiongranted |   | Exercised |  | Marketprice atdate ofexercise4 |  | Lapsedduring theyear |      | Balance at 25 July 2004 |        |  | Vestedduring theyear |   | Vested at 25 July20045
|John Fletcher    |  | $             | 6.33 |                        | 2,500,000  |                       |          |   |                       |   |          |  |                               |  |                      |     |                         |       |  | 2,500,000            |   |                        | 1,000,000 |  | 1,000,000
|                 |  | $             | 7.53 |                        |           |                       | 1,500,000 | 1 |                       | $ | 1.17      |  |                               |  |                      |     |                         |       |  | 1,500,000            |   |                        |          |  |         
|Steven Cain      |  | $             | 7.28 |                        |           |                       | 2,500,000 | 2 |                       | $ | 1.36      |  |                               |  |                      |     |                         |       |  | 2,500,000            |   |                        |          |  |         
|                 |  | $             | 7.28 |                        |           |                       | 500,000   | 3 |                       | $ | 1.36      |  |                               |  |                      |     |                         |       |  | 500,000              |   |                        |          |  |         
|Larry Davis      |  | $             | 6.28 |                        | 1,500,000  |                       |          |   |                       |   |          |  |                               |  |                      |     |                         |       |  | 1,500,000            | 6 |                        | 300,000   |  | 600,000  
|Tim Hammon       |  | $             | 4.50 |                        | 67,000     |                       |          |   |                       |   |          |  | 22,000                         |  | $                    | 7.69 |                         |       |  | 45,000               |   |                        |          |  | 45,000   
|                 |  | $             | 4.50 |                        | 48,000     |                       |          |   |                       |   |          |  |                               |  |                      |     |                         | 48,000 |  |                     |   |                        |          |  |         
|                 |  | $             | 6.46 |                        | 115,000    |                       |          |   |                       |   |          |  |                               |  |                      |     |                         |       |  | 115,000              |   |                        |          |  |         
|                 |  | $             | 4.50 |                        | 100,000    |                       |          |   |                       |   |          |  |                               |  |                      |     |                         |       |  | 100,000              | 6 |                        | 34,000    |  | 100,000  
|                 |  | $             | 7.66 |                        | 745,000    |                       |          |   |                       |   |          |  |                               |  |                      |     |                         |       |  | 745,000              |   |                        | 298,000   |  | 298,000  
|Fraser MacKenzie |  | $             | 5.88 |                        | 860,000    |                       |          |   |                       |   |          |  |                               |  |                      |     |                         |       |  | 860,000              |   |                        |          |  |         
|Dawn Robertson   |  | $             | 6.44 |                        | 2,500,000  |                       |          |   |                       |   |          |  |                               |  |                      |     |                         |       |  | 2,500,000            |   |                        |          |  |         
|Hani Zayadi      |  | $             | 6.21 |                        | 2,000,000  |                       |          |   |                       |   |          |  | 500,000                        |  | $                    | 7.74 |                         |       |  | 1,500,000            | 6 |                        | 500,000   |  |         
|                 |  |               |      |                        |            |                       |           |   |                       |   |           |  |                                |  |                      |      |                         |        |  |                      |   |                        |           |  |          
|Total            |  |               |      |                        | 10,435,000 |                       | 4,500,000 |   |                       |   |           |  | 522,000                        |  |                      |      |                         | 48,000 |  | 14,365,000           |   |                        | 2,132,000 |  | 2,043,000
|                 |  |               |      |                        |            |                       |           |   |                       |   |           |  |                                |  |                      |      |                         |        |  |                      |   |                        |           |  |          



|1. | Options granted are exercisable in accordance with the conditions described in footnote 7 of
note 24, and expire one year after cessation of employment.
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|2. | Options granted are exercisable in accordance with the conditions described in footnote 5 of
note 24, and expire 60 days after the announcement of the results of the CML Group for the year ending July 2008.
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|3. | Options granted are exercisable in accordance with the conditions described in footnote 6 of
note 24, and expire 60 days after the announcement of the results of the CML Group for the year ending July 2008.
|-- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|4. | Options exercised have been fully paid.
|-- | ---------------------------------------



|5. | Vested options are fully exercisable.
|-- | -------------------------------------



|6. | Options are not subject to performance hurdles, however, vesting is contingent upon service
conditions.
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|28. | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE DISCLOSURES (Continued)
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Directors and specified executives share holdings



The numbers of ordinary shares in CML held during the year by each director of CML and each
of the specified executives of the CML Group, including their personally-related entities, are set out below.



|                     |  |                        |  |                   |  |                  |   |  |                       
|-------------------- |  | ---------------------- |  | ----------------- |  | ---------------- | - |  | ----------------------
|                     |  | Balance at 27 July2003 |  | Options Exercised |  | Net Change Other |   |  | Balance at 25 July2004
|Directors            |  |                        |  |                   |  |                  |   |  |                       
|Patricia Akopiantz   |  | 3,144                  |  |                  |  | 109              |   |  | 3,253                 
|Richard Allert       |  | 29,961                 |  |                  |  | 45               |   |  | 30,006                
|Keith Barton         |  |                       |  |                  |  | 10,200           |   |  | 10,200                
|Richard Charlton1    |  | 10,594                 |  |                  |  | 10               |   |  | 10,604                
|John Fletcher        |  | 28,061                 |  |                  |  | 38               |   |  | 28,099                
|William Gurry        |  | 102,500                |  |                  |  | 3,669            |   |  | 106,169               
|Anthony Hodgson      |  | 6,000                  |  |                  |  |                 |   |  | 6,000                 
|Mark Leibler         |  | 45,600                 |  |                  |  |                 |   |  | 45,600                
|Sandra McPhee2       |  |                       |  |                  |  | 4,139            |   |  | 4,139                 
|Martyn Myer          |  | 52,013                 |  |                  |  | (2,573           | ) |  | 49,440                
|Michael Wemms        |  |                       |  |                  |  | 208              |   |  | 208                   
|Specified Executives |  |                        |  |                   |  |                  |   |  |                       
|Steven Cain          |  |                       |  |                  |  |                 |   |  |                      
|Larry Davis          |  |                       |  |                  |  |                 |   |  |                      
|Tim Hammon           |  | 628                    |  | 22,000            |  | (21,977          | ) |  | 651                   
|Fraser MacKenzie     |  | 3,000                  |  |                  |  |                 |   |  | 3,000                 
|Dawn Robertson       |  |                       |  |                  |  |                 |   |  |                      
|Hani Zayadi          |  |                       |  | 500,000           |  | (500,000         | ) |  |                      
|                     |  |                        |  |                   |  |                  |   |  |                       
|Total                |  | 281,501                |  | 522,000           |  | (506,132         | ) |  | 297,369               
|                     |  |                        |  |                   |  |                  |   |  |                       



The number of ReCAPS held during the
year by each director of CML, including their personally-related entities are set out below. Specified executives do not hold any ReCAPS.



|                   |  |                         |  |                       
|------------------ |  | ----------------------- |  | ----------------------
|                   |  | Balance at 27 July 2003 |  | Balance at 25 July2004
|Directors          |  |                         |  |                       
|Patricia Akopiantz |  |                        |  |                      
|Richard Allert     |  |                        |  |                      
|Keith Barton       |  | 300                     |  | 300                   
|Richard Charlton1  |  |                        |  |                      
|John Fletcher      |  | 120                     |  | 120                   
|William Gurry      |  |                        |  |                      
|Anthony Hodgson    |  |                        |  |                      
|Mark Leibler       |  |                        |  |                      
|Sandra McPhee2     |  |                        |  |                      
|Martyn Myer        |  | 900                     |  | 900                   
|Michael Wemms      |  |                        |  |                      
|                   |  |                         |  |                       
|Total              |  | 1,320                   |  | 1,320                 
|                   |  |                         |  |                       



|1. | Mr Charlton retired on 26 November 2003. At this time, Mr Charlton held 10,604 ordinary
shares in CML and NIL ReCAPS.
|-- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



|2. | Ms McPhee also holds 3,400 (2003 3,400) endowment warrants.
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|--- | ----------------------------------------------



Other transactions with directors and specified executives



The CML Group has a comprehensive statement of Corporate Governance principles. This
Statement incorporates detailed policies in respect to director-related party transactions. The major elements of the policy are:



| | Directors must advise the Company of all director-related entities.
|- | -------------------------------------------------------------------



| | Where there are total transactions between the CML Group and a directors related entities exceeding $1 million in any month, then the director must supply CML with details of
these transactions.
|- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | The following proposed contracts between the CML Group and director-related entities must be approved by the Audit/Governance Committee prior to committing the CML Group:
|- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | Contracts for the supply of goods and/or services which extend beyond one year, or where the total value of goods and/or services supplied under the contract will exceed $5 million
in any one year,
| | - | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| |  | All agreements to lease and/or leases of property, and
| | - | ------------------------------------------------------



| |  | All agreements for the purchase or sale of freehold and/or leasehold property except where the sale is by genuine public auction.
| | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | In relation to merchandise and/or services supplied to the CML Group, directors will ensure access to the books and records of their director-related entities to enable an
independent review by CMLs external auditor. No such review occurred in 2004.
|- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



| | All transactions are to be subject to review by internal audit with periodic reports to the Audit/Governance Committee.
|- | -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------



All transactions were on terms and conditions that were no more favourable to the
director-related entity than those available, or which might reasonably be expected to be available, on similar transactions to non-director-related entities and were on an arms length basis.



Retirement agreement



On March 27, 2003, CML announced that non-executive directors appointed after that date will not receive retirement benefits. CML has an
agreement with those non-executive directors appointed prior to March 27, 2003 for the provision of an allowance to be paid to each director on his or her retirement or death.



Nature of terms and conditions: The agreement is in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the approval given at the Annual
General Meeting held on November 21, 1989. The approval provides for the payment of a retirement allowance equal to the aggregate of remuneration received by the director over the last three years of service or part thereof, plus 5% of that amount
for each year of service in excess of three years but not exceeding a total of 15 years. Any benefit paid on retirement, termination or death is reduced by the amount of any superannuation benefit received.



Mr M.K. Myer



The CML Group had transactions with Armidale No 2 Property Syndicate, a director related party of Mr. M.K. Myer. Mr. M.K. Myer has no
financial interest in Armidale No 2 Property Syndicate, an entity controlled by his brother.



The type of transaction between the director-related entity and the CML Group was:



Leasing property by Armidale No 2 Property Syndicate to the CML Group in the normal day-to-day conduct of its business $906,400 net of recoverable expenses.



Nature of terms and conditions: Rents based on market rates, paid net monthly.



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Balance of amounts payable to the director-related entity by the CML Group (current) at balance date $NIL.



The CML Group has entered into an agreement to lease a property from a related
party of Mr M.K. Myer. Mr M.K. Myer has no financial interest in the related party. The lease is anticipated to commence in the 2005 financial year.



Other directorships



Some directors of CML are also directors of public companies, which have transactions with the CML Group. The relevant directors do not believe they have the capacity to control or significantly influence the
financial or operating policies of those companies. The companies are therefore not considered to be director-related entities for the purpose of the disclosure requirements of AASB 1046.



Indemnity of officers



Article 70 of CMLs Constitution obliges CML to indemnify, to the full extent the law permits, each person to whom the article applies for all losses and liabilities
incurred by them as an officer of CML or of a related body corporate. This expressly covers costs and expenses in defending proceedings. The article applies to each person who is or has been a director or secretary and to any officer or former
officer of CML or related body corporate as the directors decide in each case.



The article does not limit the power of CML to grant indemnities on different terms (subject to the limit imposed by law) and does not apply to a liability incurred before April 15, 1994. The article does not confer rights on a person who
ceased to be a director or secretary before November 20, 1997.



CML has also
entered into a Good Faith Protection and Access Deed (the Deed) with its directors following shareholder approval to do so at the November 18, 1999 Annual General Meeting. On October 21, 2003, CML entered into a Deed with Messrs Barton, Hodgson and
Wemms and Ms McPhee.



Additionally, on October 21, 2003, CML entered into a
supplemental deed with each of Messrs Allert, Charlton, Fletcher, Liebler, Myer and Gurry and Ms Akopiantz which contained a number of supplemental provisions to update the Deed for developments in the law and to ensure consistency with the form of
the Deed entered into with directors appointed during the 2003 year. The Deeds provide for indemnification of the directors to the maximum extent permitted under law. They do not indemnify for any liability involving a lack of good faith.



No director or officer of CML has received the benefit of an indemnity from
the Company during or since the end of the year.



CML maintains a
Directors and Officers insurance policy. Due to confidentiality obligations and undertakings of the policy, no further details in respect of the premium or policy can be disclosed.



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|29. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURE
|--- | --------------------------------



A derivative financial instrument is a contract or agreement where value depends on the value of an underlying asset, reference rate or index. Derivatives are primarily
used by the CML Group as a means of hedging interest rate and exchange rate risk. The CML Group uses a combination of cross currency swaps and forward contracts to eliminate exchange rate risk associated with foreign currency denominated borrowings.
To manage its exposure to movements in interest rates, it uses all of the derivative classes detailed below, that is, interest rate swaps, options, forward rate agreements and futures. Exposures arising from merchandise imports of the CML Group are
managed by the use of currency options and forward exchange contracts.



At
balance date, all derivative financial instruments held by the CML Group were held for the purpose of hedging identifiable exposures to exchange and interest rate fluctuations. As a consequence, market risk, that is, the risk that the value of
derivative financial instruments will be adversely affected by changes in the market value of the underlying asset, reference rate or index is not an exposure for the CML Group. Credit risk, however, is an exposure that affects the use of derivative
financial instruments. Credit risk arises from the possibility that the counterparty to a derivative financial instrument will not adhere to the terms of the contract when settlement becomes due. The CML Group has a documented system of quarterly
credit assessment and the setting of dealing limits in place to substantially eliminate credit risk



Derivative financial instruments are only undertaken with financial institutions that have been independently assessed to have a strong capacity to pay interest and repay principal in a timely manner.



It is not the policy of the CML Group to grant or to seek collateral when entering into
derivative transactions.



Details of financial instrument agreements
outstanding at balance date are as follows:



Derivatives are primarily
used by the CML Group as a means of hedging interest rate and exchange rate risk and their terms and conditions are set out below. They are generally separated into three classes:



|a | Swaps
|- | -----



Interest rate swap transactions undertaken by the CML Group generally involve the exchange of fixed and floating interest payment obligations, based on a notional principal amount. A cross currency swap is an
agreement to exchange one currency for another and to re-exchange the currencies at the maturity of the swap, using the same exchange rate, with the exchange of interest payments throughout the swap period.



Under the interest rate swaps and cross currency swaps, the CML Group agrees with other
parties to exchange, at specified intervals (mainly quarterly), the difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts calculated by reference to the agreed notional principal amounts. At July 25, 2004 the fixed interest rates vary
from 1.1% to 7.4%. The terms and notional principal amounts of the CML Groups outstanding contracts at balance date are:



|                    |  |               |  |               |  |                 |  |                
|------------------- |  | ------------- |  | ------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                    |  | Average rate  |  |              
|                    |  | July 25,2004% |  | July 27,2003% |  | July 25,2004A$M |  | July 27,2003A$M
|Less than one year  |  | 5.90          |  | 5.10          |  | 525.0           |  | 628.1          
|One to two years    |  | 4.13          |  | 5.33          |  | 775.4           |  | 525.0          
|Two to three years  |  | 4.99          |  | 3.98          |  | 187.5           |  | 773.5          
|Three to four years |  | 5.64          |  | 4.96          |  | 140.0           |  | 187.5          
|Four to five years  |  |               |  | 5.64          |  |                 |  | 140.0          
|                    |  |               |  |               |  |                 |  |                
|                    |  |               |  |               |  | 1,627.9         |  | 2,254.1        
|                    |  |               |  |               |  |                 |  |                



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|--- | --------------------------------------------



|b | Futures and Forward Contracts
|- | -----------------------------



Interest Rate Futures



Futures contracts and forward rate agreements undertaken by the CML Group are for delayed delivery of cash or financial instruments in which the seller agrees to settle at a specified price or yield. The terms and
notional amounts of the CML Groups outstanding contracts at balance date are:



|                       |  |               |  |               |  |                 |  |                
|---------------------- |  | ------------- |  | ------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                       |  | Average rate  |  |              
|                       |  | July 25,2004% |  | July 27,2003% |  | July 25,2004A$M |  | July 27,2003A$M
|Less than three months |  |               |  | 4.46          |  |                 |  | 450.0          
|3 to 12 months         |  |               |  | 4.23          |  |                 |  | 250.0          
|                       |  |               |  |               |  |                 |  |                
|                       |  |               |  |               |  |                 |  | 700.0          
|                       |  |               |  |               |  |                 |  |                



Currency Contracts



The CML Group enters into forward exchange contracts to buy and sell specified amounts of
various foreign currencies in the future at a pre-determined exchange rate to hedge its foreign currency assets and borrowings. The settlement dates, dollar amounts to be received/(paid) and contractual exchange rates of the CML Groups major
outstanding contracts at balance date were:



|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |   |  |                
|--------------------- |  | ----------------------- |  | ----------------------- |  | --------------- | - |  | ---------------
|                      |  | Average rate            |  |                         |  |                 |  
|                      |  | July 25,2004currency/A$ |  | July 27,2003currency/A$ |  | July 25,2004A$M |   |  | July 27,2003A$M
|United States dollars |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |   |  |                
|Less than 3 months    |  | 0.71                    |  | 0.65                    |  | 232.2           |   |  | 74.8           
|3 to 12 months        |  | 0.70                    |  | 0.63                    |  | 4.3             |   |  | 3.9            
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |   |  |                
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  | 236.5           |   |  | 78.7           
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |   |  |                
|New Zealand dollars   |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |   |  |                
|Less than 3 months    |  | 1.11                    |  |                         |  | (3.1            | ) |  |                
|Pounds Sterling       |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |   |  |                
|Less than 3 months    |  | 0.39                    |  |                         |  | 1.2             |   |  |                
|Hong Kong dollars     |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |   |  |                
|Less than 3 months    |  | 5.36                    |  | 5.18                    |  | 0.1             |   |  | 0.2            
|Euro                  |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |   |  |                
|Less than 3 months    |  | 0.58                    |  | 0.58                    |  | 9.2             |   |  | 2.8            
|3 to 12 months        |  | 0.57                    |  | 0.57                    |  | 0.1             |   |  | 0.2            
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |   |  |                
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  | 9.3             |   |  | 3.0            
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |   |  |                
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  | 244.0           |   |  | 81.9           
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |   |  |                



|c | Options
|- | -------



Options are contracts that grant the holder of the option the right, but not the obligation, to purchase or sell a financial instrument at a specified price and within a specified period. Interest rate caps and floors
are option contracts. They require the seller to pay the purchaser at specified future dates, the amount, if any, by which a specified market interest rate exceeds the fixed cap rate or falls below the fixed floor rate, based on a notional
principle. The CML Group regularly uses foreign currency options to hedge amounts payable in respect of foreign currency purchases of goods and services.



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|--- | --------------------------------------------



Currency



The settlement dates, amounts contracted for and contractual exchange rates of the CML Groups major outstanding foreign currency option contracts at balance date
were:



|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |  |                
|--------------------- |  | ----------------------- |  | ----------------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                      |  | Average rate            |  |                         |  |                
|                      |  | July 25,2004currency/A$ |  | July 27,2003currency/A$ |  | July 25,2004A$M |  | July 27,2003A$M
|United States dollars |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |  |                
|Less than 3 months    |  | 0.73                    |  | 0.65                    |  | 38.1            |  | 53.9           
|3 to 12 months        |  | 0.71                    |  | 0.68                    |  | 3.1             |  | 0.4            
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |  |                
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  | 41.2            |  | 54.3           
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |  |                
|Hong Kong dollars     |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |  |                
|Less than 3 months    |  |                         |  | 5.79                    |  |                 |  |               
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |  |                
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  | 41.2            |  | 54.3           
|                      |  |                         |  |                         |  |                 |  |                



The net deferred gain on hedges of
anticipated future transactions hedged by the use of foreign currency options was immaterial as at July 25, 2004 (2003: immaterial).



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|--- | --------------------------------------------



Interest rate risk



The CML Groups exposure to interest rate risk and the effective interest rates on financial instruments at balance date were:



|                                          |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  |        
|----------------------------------------- |  | -------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------ | -------------- |  | ---------------------------- | --------------------- | -------- | - |  | ------- |  | -------
|                                          |  | Weightedaverageeffectiveinterestrate % |                   | Floatinginterestrate A$M |                |  | Fixed interest rate maturing |                       | TotalA$M
|                                          |  |                                        | 1 yearor less A$M |                          | 1 to 5yearsA$M |  |                              | NoninterestbearingA$M |         
|At July 25, 2004                          |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  |        
|Assets                                    |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  |        
|Cash and deposits                         |  | 5.52                                   |                   | 1,083.4                  |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  | 1,083.4
|Customer receivables                      |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  | 433.0   |  | 433.0  
|Employee Share Plan                       |  | 4.92                                   |                   | 29.7                     |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  | 29.7   
|Interests in bonds                        |  | 6.29                                   |                   |                          |                |  | 5.5                          |                       | 3.6      |   |  |         |  | 9.1    
|Interests in unit trusts and partnerships |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  | 103.8   |  | 103.8  
|                                          |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  |        
|Total financial assets                    |  |                                        |                   | 1,113.1                  |                |  | 5.5                          |                       | 3.6      |   |  | 536.8   |  | 1,659.0
|                                          |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  |        
|                                          |  |                                        |                   |                          |                | 
|At July 25, 2004                          |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  |        
|Liabilities                               |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  |        
|Trade creditors and accrued liabilities   |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  | 2,815.7 |  | 2,815.7
|Medium term notes  domestic              |  | 7.03                                   |                   |                          |                |  | 350.0                        |                       |          |   |  |         |  | 350.0  
|Medium term notes  international         |  | 1.00                                   |                   | 66.1                     |                |  |                              |                       | 254.5    |   |  |         |  | 320.6  
|Other international loans                 |  | 6.25                                   |                   | 234.4                    |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  | 234.4  
|Overdrafts                                |  | 8.95                                   |                   | 7.1                      |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  | 7.1    
|Interest rate swaps*                      |  | 4.66                                   |                   | (35.5                    | )              |  | 175.0                        |                       | (139.5   | ) |  |         |  |        
|Cross currency swaps                      |  | 5.82                                   |                   | 62.8                     |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  | 62.8   
|Employee benefits                         |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  | 551.7   |  | 551.7  
|                                          |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  |        
|Total financial liabilities               |  |                                        |                   | 334.9                    |                |  | 525.0                        |                       | 115.0    |   |  | 3,367.4 |  | 4,342.3
|                                          |  |                                        |                   |                          |                |  |                              |                       |          |   |  |         |  |        



|* | Notional principal amounts
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|29. | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS DISCLOSURE (continued)
|--- | --------------------------------------------



|                                          |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  |         |  |        
|----------------------------------------- |  | ----------------------------------------- | ------------------ | -------------------------- |  | ---------------------------- | - | ----------------------- | ----- |  | ------- |  | -------
|                                          |  | Weighted average effective interestrate % |                    | Floating interest rate A$M |  | Fixed interest rate maturing |   | Total A$M              
|                                          |  |                                           | 1 year or less A$M |                            |  | 1 to 5 years A$M             |   | Noninterest bearing A$M |      
|At July 27, 2003                          |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  |         |  |        
|Assets                                    |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  |         |  |        
|Cash and deposits                         |  | 4.53                                      |                    | 905.5                      |  |                              |   |                         |       |  |         |  | 905.5  
|Customer receivables                      |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  | 372.1   |  | 372.1  
|Employee Share Plan                       |  | 2.43                                      |                    | 95.4                       |  |                              |   |                         |       |  |         |  | 95.4   
|Listed securities                         |  | 7.05                                      |                    |                            |  | 4.6                          |   |                         | 3.1   |  |         |  | 7.7    
|Interests in unit trusts and partnerships |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  | 98.1    |  | 98.1   
|                                          |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  |         |  |        
|Total financial assets                    |  |                                           |                    | 1,000.9                    |  | 4.6                          |   |                         | 3.1   |  | 470.2   |  | 1,478.8
|                                          |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  |         |  |        
|                                          |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                             
|At July 27, 2003                          |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  |         |  |        
|Liabilities                               |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  |         |  |        
|Trade creditors and accrued liabilities   |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  | 2,476.3 |  | 2,476.3
|Medium term notes  domestic              |  | 6.64                                      |                    |                            |  | 250.0                        |   |                         | 350.0 |  |         |  | 600.0  
|Medium term notes  international         |  | 1.28                                      |                    | 118.5                      |  | 81.3                         |   |                         | 252.6 |  |         |  | 452.4  
|Other international loans                 |  | 5.70                                      |                    |                            |  | 7.5                          |   |                         |       |  |         |  | 7.5    
|Overdrafts                                |  | 8.45                                      |                    | 10.8                       |  |                              |   |                         |       |  |         |  | 10.8   
|Interest rate swaps*                      |  | 4.61                                      |                    | 30.8                       |  | (68.2                        | ) |                         | 37.4  |  |         |  |        
|Cross currency swaps                      |  | 5.37                                      |                    | 154.0                      |  | (70.6                        | ) |                         |       |  |         |  | 83.4   
|Employee benefits                         |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  | 538.3   |  | 538.3  
|                                          |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  |         |  |        
|Total financial liabilities               |  |                                           |                    | 314.1                      |  | 200.0                        |   |                         | 640.0 |  | 3,014.6 |  | 4,168.7
|                                          |  |                                           |                    |                            |  |                              |   |                         |       |  |         |  |        



|* | Notional principal amounts
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|30. | DISCLOSURE ABOUT FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
|--- | -----------------------------------------------------



The following methods and assumptions are used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument at July 25, 2004 for which it is
practicable to estimate that value in accordance with FAS 107 Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments:



Cash and short-term deposits and bank overdrafts



The carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments.



Receivables (non-current)



The carrying amount approximates fair value.



Investments



The fair values of listed investments were based on quoted market prices. The fair values of other investments were determined based on the underlying net
asset position of each investment.



Short-term loans



The carrying amount approximates fair value.



Long-term debt



The fair value of the CML Groups long-term debt has been based on current interest rates offered for similar maturity
and types of borrowing arrangements.



The fair value of cross
currency interest rate swap agreements, futures contracts and forward rate agreements, interest rate swap agreements, forward contracts and options has been based on the present value of similar instruments, taking into account current interest
rates and the current credit worthiness of the counterparties.



Net fair values of government and semi-government stocks and bonds are included in Note 10.



Credit risk



The carrying amounts of financial assets included in the consolidated financial statements represent the CML Groups exposure to credit risk in
relation to these assets. The credit exposure of interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts is represented by the net fair value of the contracts, as disclosed.



The CML Group does not have any significant exposure to any individual counterparty or major concentrations of credit risk
that arise from the CML Groups financial instruments.



The estimated fair values of the CML Groups financial instruments at July 25, 2004 are as follows:



|                                                |  |                   |   |  |               |   |  |                   |   |  |                |  
|----------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------- | - |  | ------------- | - |  | ----------------- | - |  | -------------- | -
|                                                |  | July 25, 2004     |   |  | July 27, 2003 |  
|                                                |  | CarryingAmountA$M |   |  | FairValueA$M  |   |  | CarryingAmountA$M |   |  | Fair Value A$M |  
|Cash                                            |  | 849.0             |   |  | 849.0         |   |  | 905.5             |   |  | 905.5          |  
|Short-term deposits                             |  | 234.4             |   |  | 234.4         |   |  |                   |   |  |                |  
|Investments                                     |  | 112.9             |   |  | 112.9         |   |  | 105.8             |   |  | 105.8          |  
|Receivables (non-current)                       |  | 50.4              |   |  | 50.4          |   |  | 121.5             |   |  | 121.5          |  
|Bank Overdraft                                  |  | (7.1              | ) |  | (7.1          | ) |  | (10.8             | ) |  | (10.8          | )
|Long-term debt and other loans                  |  | (910.8            | ) |  | (918.8        | ) |  | (1,067.1          | ) |  | (1,088.4       | )
|Cross currency interest rate swap agreements *  |  | (65.0             | ) |  | (66.4         | ) |  | (84.5             | ) |  | (86.4          | )
|Interest rate swap agreements *                 |  | 0.4               |   |  | 6.3           |   |  | 1.6               |   |  | 2.7            |  
|Forward contracts                               |  | (1.6              | ) |  | (1.6          | ) |  | (1.4              | ) |  | (1.4           | )
|Futures contracts and forward rate agreements * |  | (0.1              | ) |  |              |   |  | 0.1               |   |  | 0.3            |  
|Currency Options                                |  | 0.9               |   |  | 1.6           |   |  | 1.1               |   |  | 0.7            |  
|                                                |  |                   |   |  |               |   |  |                   |   |  |                |  



The above estimates are not
necessarily indicative of the amounts the CML Group might pay or receive in a current market exchange.



|* | These financial instruments have been used to hedge long-term debt.
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|31. | RECONCILIATION TO U.S. GAAP
|--- | ---------------------------



A description of the more significant differences between Australian GAAP, as followed by Coles Myer Ltd., and U.S. GAAP are as follows:



| | a | Goodwill
| | - | --------



For the purposes of U.S. GAAP, goodwill acquired is not amortized but must be tested for impairment at least annually, or when conditions warrant.



| | b | Other intangibles
| | - | -----------------



Under U.S. GAAP, other intangibles which are considered to have indefinite lives, are not amortized but must be tested for impairment at least annually,
or when conditions warrant by comparing the fair value of those assets with their recorded amounts. Subsequent to 2002 the useful lives of licenses and brand names have been assessed as indefinite for Australian financial reporting, and accordingly
there is no adjustment in 2003 and 2004.



FAS 142, Goodwill
and Other Intangible Assets was adopted for the first time in 2003. Under the new rules, goodwill and intangible assets deemed to have indefinite lives will no longer be amortized but will be subject to annual impairment tests. If this standard had
been applied for all years in these consolidated statements, net income would have been A$22.0 million higher in 2002.



The following schedule presents pro forma income from continuing operations and net income as if goodwill amortization and other intangibles amortization
had not been included as an expense in 2002.



|                                                                                                              |  |          |  |          |   |  |         
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | -------- |  | -------- | - |  | --------
|                                                                                                              |  | 2004 A$M |  | 2003 A$M |   |  | 2002 A$M
|U.S. GAAP Income from continuing operations                                                                   |  | 475.4    |  | 444.4    |   |  | 310.7   
|Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy for supplier promotional rebates, net of related tax effects |  |          |  | (53.5    | ) |  |         
|                                                                                                              |  |          |  |          |   |  |         
|Reported income                                                                                               |  | 475.4    |  | 390.9    |   |  | 310.7   
|                                                                                                              |  |          |  |          |   |  |         
|Add back: Goodwill amortization                                                                               |  |          |  |          |   |  | 14.6    
|Other intangibles amortization                                                                                |  |          |  |          |   |  | 7.4     
|                                                                                                              |  |          |  |          |   |  |         
|Adjusted net income                                                                                           |  | 475.4    |  | 390.9    |   |  | 332.7   
|                                                                                                              |  |          |  |          |   |  |         
|Earnings per common share ($A)                                                                                |  |          |  |          |   |  |         
|Basic earnings per share:                                                                                     |  |          |  |          |   |  |         
|Reported net income                                                                                           |  | 0.40     |  | 0.29     |   |  | 0.22    
|Goodwill amortization                                                                                         |  |          |  |          |   |  | 0.01    
|Other intangibles amortization                                                                                |  |          |  |          |   |  | 0.01    
|                                                                                                              |  |          |  |          |   |  |         
|Adjusted basic earnings per share                                                                             |  | 0.40     |  | 0.29     |   |  | 0.24    
|                                                                                                              |  |          |  |          |   |  |         
|Diluted earnings per share:                                                                                   |  |          |  |          |   |  |         
|Reported net income                                                                                           |  | 0.39     |  | 0.29     |   |  | 0.22    
|Goodwill amortization                                                                                         |  |          |  |          |   |  | 0.01    
|Other intangibles amortization                                                                                |  |          |  |          |   |  | 0.01    
|                                                                                                              |  |          |  |          |   |  |         
|Adjusted diluted earnings per share                                                                           |  | 0.39     |  | 0.29     |   |  | 0.24    
|                                                                                                              |  |          |  |          |   |  |         



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|31. | RECONCILIATION TO U.S. GAAP (continued)
|--- | ---------------------------------------



| | c | Revaluation/depreciation of property
| | - | ------------------------------------



(1) Certain property has been revalued by the company under Australian GAAP (refer Note 1(i)). The amount of such revaluation increments and decrements is
included in reserves, which form part of total equity.



For
U.S. GAAP purposes, impairments in value of non-current assets are charged to profit. Any impairments relating to individual assets which have been charged to the asset revaluation reserve have been adjusted in the reconciliation of net profit to
U.S. GAAP.



(2) The accounting convention of revaluing
property and certain investments under Australian GAAP also causes differences in reported gains/losses on the sale of revalued properties and investments as the reported gain/loss is based on consideration received, less revalued net book value.
For U.S. GAAP purposes, gains/losses are determined as the difference between the consideration and the net book value based on historical cost and would be reported as gains/losses in the year realized, and thus have been adjusted in the
reconciliations of shareholders equity to U.S. GAAP.



(3) Depreciation expense is based on the carrying value of the property rather than the historical cost of the property and therefore the depreciation expense is higher under Australian GAAP in the year of revaluation and subsequent years.
Since U.S. GAAP does not permit property to be valued above historical cost, the depreciation charge has been adjusted to reflect historical cost depreciation in the reconciliations of net profit and shareholders equity to U.S. GAAP.



(4) Under Australian GAAP, the Group does not depreciate
properties that it regards as investment properties. U.S. GAAP require all properties to be depreciated and therefore an additional depreciation expense has been recognized.



| | d | Sales of properties
| | - | -------------------



Gains/losses on properties sold are recorded in the Consolidated Income Statements. In some instances, the CML Group has leased back the property, or part
thereof, under operating leases. U.S. GAAP requires such transactions to be accounted for as a sale-leaseback whereby the gain/loss on the sale is deferred and amortized. This is reflected in the reconciliations of net profit and shareholders
equity to U.S. GAAP.



| | e | Restructuring costs
| | - | -------------------



During 2001, the CML Group incurred losses in relation to business repositioning and group restructuring and rationalization. Such losses comprise
non-current asset and inventory write-offs, and lease exit and other costs, including redundancy costs. Whilst the company has already incurred or is committed to incurring certain redundancy costs which are integral to committed restructurings and
store and DC closures, U.S. GAAP requires strict criteria be met before liabilities for employee termination benefits can be recognized. In the case of the redundancies, certain criteria, in particular the communication of redundancy plans to
employees, have not been met and the associated expenses have not been recognized in the current period under U.S. GAAP. The effect of this adjustment is reflected in the reconciliations of net profit and shareholders equity to U.S. GAAP.



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|31. | RECONCILIATION TO U.S. GAAP (continued)
|--- | ---------------------------------------



| | f | Employee Share Plan
| | - | -------------------



(1) The company has issued shares to employees under the Employee Share Plan (refer Note 24 for details). Any difference between market value and the
issue price of the shares issued under such plans is not required to be accounted for under Australian GAAP.



U.S. GAAP requires that the difference between the market value and the issue price (adjusted for any dividends) of the shares issued to the employees, be
accounted for at measurement date as deemed compensation, and be charged against the profits of the company. At balance date, the market value of such shares exceeded the issue price (adjusted for dividends) and compensation expense has been
recognized as this is a variable plan.



(2) Coles Myer Ltd.
provides finance to the Coles Myer Employee Share Plan to acquire shares issued to employees. Under U.S. GAAP, the outstanding balance of the loan provided is required to be deducted from shareholders equity, rather than classified as an
asset. The effect of this adjustment is reflected in the reconciliation of shareholders equity to U.S. GAAP. In 2004, the elimination of interest income on this loan is reflected in the reconciliations of net profit and shareholders
equity to U.S. GAAP.



| | g | Executive Share Option Plan
| | - | ---------------------------



The Company has issued options to employees under the Executive Share Option Plan. Any benefit derived by employees as a result of issues of options is
not required to be accounted for under Australian GAAP. From 1999 the Company adopted U.S. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 Accounting for Stock Based Compensation (SFAS 123) which requires that the fair value of
options at date of grant be accounted for as deemed compensation and be charged against profits over the expected term of the options. The effect of this adjustment is reflected in the reconciliations of net profit and shareholders equity to
U.S. GAAP. The weighted average fair values of options issued were determined using the Black-Scholes options pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:



|                                    |  |      |  |      |  |     
|----------------------------------- |  | ---- |  | ---- |  | ----
|Weighted average:                   |  | 2004 |  | 2003 |  | 2002
|Fair value of options granted (A$)  |  | 1.62 |  | 1.12 |  | 1.85
|Expected dividend yield (%)         |  | 3.00 |  | 3.73 |  | 4.91
|Expected stock price volatility (%) |  | 25.0 |  | 27.5 |  | 31.9
|Risk-free interest rate (%)         |  | 5.60 |  | 4.94 |  | 5.69
|Expected life of options (months)   |  | 34   |  | 37   |  | 34  



| | h | Retirement benefits
| | - | -------------------



The CML Groups retirement benefit expense in relation to defined benefit plans included in these financial statements is based on the contributions
payable to the retirement plans for the year, at rates determined by the actuary as being necessary and sufficient to ensure the stability and financial soundness of each plan.



For U.S. GAAP purposes SFAS 87 requires accounting for defined benefit retirement plan expense to be on an accrual basis,
rather than based on contributions payable to the retirement plan for the year. The effect of adopting this method of accounting is reflected in the reconciliations of net profit and shareholders equity to U.S. GAAP. The disclosure required
under SFAS 87 is incoporated in Note 23.



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Post retirement benefits, other than pensions, paid by the CML Group are not material.



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|31. | RECONCILIATION TO U.S. GAAP (continued)
|--- | ---------------------------------------



| | i | Income tax
| | - | ----------



The CML Group has adopted FAS 109 for U.S. GAAP purposes. Given FAS 109 requires a liability approach to accounting for income taxes, which is
very similar to that adopted under Australian GAAP, the differences between the two are immaterial.



| | j | Lease incentives
| | - | ----------------



The CML Group has received certain incentives to enter into lease agreements, which under Australian GAAP it has recognized in profit in the year
receivable, up to January 30, 1995. From that date onwards lease incentives are deferred and amortized over the period of benefit.



U.S. GAAP require lease incentives to be recognized in profit over the term of the new lease. Whilst U.S. GAAP and Australian GAAP are now equivalent a
reconciliation difference exists for the relevant leases entered into prior to January 30, 1995. The effect of this adjustment is reflected in the reconciliations of net profit and shareholders equity to U.S. GAAP.



| | k | Leases
| | - | ------



The CML Group leases both property and equipment. Under Australian GAAP, the property leases are classified as operating leases. In applying U.S. GAAP,
certain property leases are deemed finance/capital leases, however the effect of capitalization is immaterial to the CML Groups results and has not been adjusted in the reconciliation of net profit to U.S. GAAP.



Certain equipment leases are deemed finance/capital leases under both
Australian GAAP and U.S. GAAP, however the effect on the CML Groups reported financial position and results of operations is immaterial.



| | l | Onerous New Zealand contracts
| | - | -----------------------------



Under Australian GAAP a provision for onerous New Zealand contracts was raised in 2001. The balance of this provision was A$6.6 million (net of tax effect
A$NIL million) and A$16.5 million (net of tax effect A$7.0 million) at July 25, 2004 and July 27, 2003, respectively. Under U.S. GAAP, the raising of this type of provision is not permitted. The effect of this adjustment is reflected in the
reconciliations of net profit and shareholders equity to U.S. GAAP.



| | m | Annual leave entitlements
| | - | -------------------------



Under Australian GAAP liabilities for annual leave are measured at their nominal amounts, using the rates expected to be paid when the obligations are
settled, and are not discounted. Under U.S. GAAP, the Company accrues a liability for accumulated annual leave entitlements in accordance with FASB Statement No. 43 Accounting for Compensated Absences (FAS 43). FAS 43 is silent on the issue of
whether the liability should be measured at current rates of pay or using an actuarial method that projects the rates of pay that will apply when the liability is settled and discounts for the time value, although common practice is to use current
rates of pay without discounting. In this regard, the Company has consistently measured the liability for annual leave at current rates of pay.



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|31. | RECONCILIATION TO U.S. GAAP (continued)
|--- | ---------------------------------------



Although the Company changed its Australian GAAP policy to comply with a new standard which required
the liability to be measured at projected rates of pay without discounting, the Company elected not to change the US policy.



The balance of this adjustment to the provision at July 27, 2003 was A$6.6 million, net of tax effect A$2.8 million. The effect of this adjustment is
reflected in the reconciliation of shareholders equity to U.S. GAAP.



| | n | Hedging instruments
| | - | -------------------



The CML Group uses derivatives as a means of hedging interest rate and exchange rate risk (refer Note 29 for details). Under Australian GAAP, such
derivatives are carried at cost. U.S. GAAP requires that the CML Groups derivatives be recorded at fair value. Changes in fair value of the instrument are charged against profits of the company. The effect of this adjustment is reflected in
the reconciliations of net profit and shareholders equity to U.S. GAAP.



| | o | ReCAPS
| | - | ------



Under Australian GAAP, the ReCAPs are classified as equity (refer Note 20). Under U.S. GAAP, SFAS No. 150, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments
with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity (FAS 150), was adopted for the first time in 2004. Under the new rules an instrument that will be settled with a variable number of shares should be classified as a liability if the monetary value
at inception is a fixed known amount. Accordingly the ReCAPS have been reclassified from equity to debt. In reclassifying the ReCAPS to liabilities, the associated dividends, transaction costs and conversion discount have been recorded as interest
expense, thereby impacting net profit.



These
reclassifications and adjustments have been reflected in the reconciliations of net profit and shareholders equity to U.S. GAAP.



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|--- | ---------------------------------------



|                                                                                                                                |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----- |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | -
|                                                                                                                                |  | Notes |  | 200452 weeksA$M |   |  | 200352 weeksA$M |   |  | 200252 weeksA$M |  
|INCOME STATEMENTS                                                                                                               |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Net profit, as reported in the Consolidated Income Statements                                                                   |  |       |  | 608.1           |   |  | 421.1           |   |  | 345.0           |  
|Adjustments required to accord with U.S. GAAP:                                                                                  |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|- Goodwill amortization adjustment                                                                                              |  | a     |  | 19.2            |   |  | 16.2            |   |  | 1.1             |  
|- Amortization of other intangibles                                                                                             |  | b     |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  | 2.9             |  
|- Revaluation of properties                                                                                                     |  | c     |  | (16.4           | ) |  | (12.5           | ) |  | (2.2            | )
|- Building depreciation charged on investment properties                                                                        |  | c     |  | (1.3            | ) |  | (1.6            | ) |  | (2.3            | )
|- Gains on sales of properties which are leased back                                                                            |  | d     |  | (0.2            | ) |  | 13.3            |   |  | 10.3            |  
|- Restructuring costs                                                                                                           |  | e     |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  | (22.6           | )
|- Compensation benefit/(expense) on share issues to employees                                                                   |  | f     |  | (24.5           | ) |  | (12.5           | ) |  | 4.7             |  
|- Interest on Employee Share Plan loan                                                                                          |  | f     |  | (38.0           | ) |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|- Compensation expense on option issues to employees                                                                            |  | g     |  | (19.4           | ) |  | (21.6           | ) |  | (19.7           | )
|- Adjustment to retirement benefit expense                                                                                      |  | h     |  | 9.9             |   |  | (0.9            | ) |  | (1.7            | )
|- Lease incentive income                                                                                                        |  | j     |  | 1.9             |   |  | 1.9             |   |  | 1.9             |  
|- Onerous New Zealand contracts                                                                                                 |  | l     |  | (10.2           | ) |  | (12.5           | ) |  | (6.7            | )
|- Hedging instruments                                                                                                           |  | n     |  | 3.2             |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|- Effect of change in accounting policy for ReCAPS                                                                              |  | o     |  | (56.9           | ) |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Net income, according to U.S. GAAP                                                                                              |  |       |  | 475.4           |   |  | 390.9           |   |  | 310.7           |  
|                                                                                                                                |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|- Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy for supplier promotional rebates, net of tax of $23.0 million (refer Note
2) |  |       |  |                 |   |  | 53.5            |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Net income from continuing operations, according to U.S. GAAP                                                                   |  |       |  | 475.4           |   |  | 444.4           |   |  | 310.7           |  
|                                                                                                                                |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |   |  |                 |  



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|                                                                                                                                                          |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | ----- |  | --------------- | - |  | --------------- | -
|                                                                                                                                                          |  | Notes |  | July 25,2004A$M |   |  | July 27,2003A$M |  
|SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY                                                                                                                                      |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Shareholders equity as reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets                                                                                       |  |       |  | 4,097.6         |   |  | 3,799.2         |  
|Cumulative adjustments required to accord with U.S. GAAP:                                                                                                 |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|- Goodwill amortization adjustment                                                                                                                        |  | a     |  | 36.5            |   |  | 17.3            |  
|- Accumulated amortization of other intangibles adjustment                                                                                                |  | b     |  | 2.9             |   |  | 2.9             |  
|- Revaluation of properties                                                                                                                               |  | c     |  | (67.3           | ) |  | (59.3           | )
|- Building depreciation charged on investment properties                                                                                                  |  | c     |  | (9.2            | ) |  | (7.9            | )
|- Gains on sales of properties which are leased back                                                                                                      |  | d     |  | (183.7          | ) |  | (186.3          | )
|- Compensation expense on share issues to employees                                                                                                       |  | f     |  | (76.7           | ) |  | (58.1           | )
|- Employee Share Plan loan                                                                                                                                |  | f     |  | (29.7           | ) |  | (95.4           | )
|- Compensation expense on option issue to employees                                                                                                       |  | g     |  | (5.1            | ) |  | (29.4           | )
|- Accrued retirement cost of A$67.5 million (2003 - A$81.7 million), net of tax effect A$20.2 million (2003 - A$24.5 million), calculated
under U.S. GAAP |  | h     |  | (47.3           | ) |  | (57.2           | )
|- Lease incentive income                                                                                                                                  |  | j     |  | (17.6           | ) |  | (19.5           | )
|- Onerous New Zealand contracts                                                                                                                           |  | l     |  | 6.6             |   |  | 16.5            |  
|- Adjustment to annual leave entitlements                                                                                                                 |  | m     |  | 6.6             |   |  | 6.6             |  
|- Hedging instruments                                                                                                                                     |  | n     |  | 3.2             |   |  |                 |  
|- ReCAPS                                                                                                                                                  |  | o     |  | (684.1          | ) |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                          |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|Shareholders equity, according to U.S. GAAP                                                                                                              |  |       |  | 3,032.7         |   |  | 3,329.4         |  
|                                                                                                                                                          |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                          |  |       | 
|FINANCIAL POSITION                                                                                                                                        |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|                                                                                                                                                          |  |       | 
|                                                                                                                                                          |  |       |  | July 25,2004A$M |   |  | July 27,2003A$M |  
|Material adjustments to accord with U.S. GAAP would cause the following line items appearing in the balance sheets to be disclosed
as:                    |  |       |  |                 |   |  |                 |  
|- Receivables (non-current)                                                                                                                               |  |       |  | 20.7            |   |  | 26.1            |  
|- Property, plant and equipment                                                                                                                           |  |       |  | 3,319.2         |   |  | 3,273.4         |  
|- Intangible assets, net                                                                                                                                  |  |       |  | 736.9           |   |  | 644.4           |  
|- Long-term debt                                                                                                                                          |  |       |  | 1,397.5         |   |  | 1,143.3         |  
|- Other liabilities (non-current)                                                                                                                         |  |       |  | 372.5           |   |  | 396.0           |  
|- Provisions (non-current)                                                                                                                                |  |       |  | 493.5           |   |  | 506.7           |  
|- Reserves and retained profits*                                                                                                                          |  |       |  | 1,406.6         |   |  | 1,171.8         |  



|* | Included in reserves in 2004 is other comprehensive income of A$30.4 million (2003 A$17.1 million) in relation to the foreign currency translation reserve.
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|                                                                                                        |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |  | --------------- |  | --------------- |  | ---------------
|                                                                                                        |  | 200452 weeksA$M |  | 200352 weeksA$M |  | 200252 weeksA$M
|EARNINGS PER SHARE - U.S. GAAP                                                                          |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Net income from continuing operations                                                                   |  | 475.4           |  | 444.4           |  | 310.7          
|                                                                                                        |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Net income                                                                                              |  | 475.4           |  | 390.9           |  | 310.7          
|                                                                                                        |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Basic earnings per share (in A$):                                                                       |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Net income from continuing operations                                                                   |  | 0.40            |  | 0.34            |  | 0.22           
|Net income                                                                                              |  | 0.40            |  | 0.29            |  | 0.22           
|Diluted earnings per share (in A$):                                                                     |  |                 |  |                 |  |                
|Net income from continuing operations                                                                   |  | 0.39            |  | 0.33            |  | 0.22           
|Net income                                                                                              |  | 0.39            |  | 0.29            |  | 0.22           
|Weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents for basic calculations (millions) |  | 1,204.3         |  | 1,192.1         |  | 1,180.1        
|Number of shares for diluted calculations (millions)                                                    |  | 1,208.8         |  | 1,192.6         |  | 1,181.6        



|32. | RECENTLY ISSUED U.S. ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
|--- | -----------------------------------------



In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151 Inventory costs  an amendment of ARB No 43, Chapter 4 (FAS 151), becoming effective for interim periods commencing on
or after June 15, 2005. As such the Company will be required to adopt FAS 151 for the financial year ending July 30, 2006.



Under FAS 151, abnormal amounts of inventory related costs are recorded as period costs, rather than capitalized as inventory. At this time it is not possible to
determine the impact of FAS 151.



In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150
Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity (FAS 150), becoming effective for interim periods commencing on or after June 15, 2003. FAS 150 establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and
measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. The Company adopted FAS 150 for the first time in 2004. Refer Note 31 (o) for the impact of FAS 150 on the Companys consolidated financial statements.



In January 2003, the FASB issued interpretation No. 46 (FIN 46) Consolidation
of Variable Interest Entities, which become effective for interim periods commencing on or after July 1, 2003. The Company adopted FIN 46 for the first time in 2004. FIN 46 clarifies the application of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51,
Consolidated Financial Statements, to certain entities in which equity investors do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional
subordinated financial support from other parties. FIN 46 had no material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements.



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|33. | LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES
|--- | --------------------



Coles Myer Ltd.

Bi-Lo Pty. Ltd.

Barrier Investments Pty. Ltd.

CMFL Holdings
Pty. Ltd. (in liquidation)

Coles KMR Pty. Ltd. (in liquidation)

Coles Myer Investments Pty. Ltd. (in liquidation)

CMFL Services Ltd.

Financial Network Card Services Pty. Ltd.

CMPQ (CML) Pty. Ltd.

Coles Myer Ansett
Travel Pty. Ltd. (97.5% owned)

Coles Myer Asia Pty. Ltd.

Coles Myer Deposit Services Pty. Ltd.

Coles Myer Finance Ltd.

Coles Myer Finance (USA) Ltd.

Coles Myer
International Pty. Ltd.

Coles Myer New Zealand Holdings Ltd.(1)

CMNZ Finance Ltd.(1)

Retail
Investments Pty. Ltd.

CMNZ Investments Pty. Ltd.

Sanco Insurance Pte. Ltd.(2)

Coles Myer Logistics Pty. Ltd.

Coles Myer
Properties Holdings Ltd.

Australian Grocery Holdings Pty. Ltd.

Clarkson Shopping Centre Pty. Ltd.

CMPQ
(PEN) Pty. Ltd.

CMTI Pty. Ltd.

Coles Myer Properties Pty. Ltd.

Coles Myer Property Developments Ltd.

Fulthom Pty. Ltd.

ht (colesmyer) Pty. Ltd.

Morley Shopping Centre Pty. Ltd.

Myer Melbourne Ltd.

Myer Properties W.A. Ltd.

Coles Myer Property Investments Pty. Ltd. (in liquidation)

Orzo Pty. Ltd.

Procurement Online Pty. Ltd.

Tooronga
Shopping Centre Pty. Ltd.

Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty. Ltd.

Charlie Carter (Norwest) Pty. Ltd.

Eureka
Operations Pty. Ltd.

Newmart Pty. Ltd.

Tooronga Holdings Pty. Ltd. (formerly e.services (colesmyer) Pty. Ltd.)



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|33. | LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES (Contd)
|--- | -----------------------------



e.colesmyer Pty. Ltd.

colesmyer.com Pty. Ltd.

e.tailing (colesmyer) Pty. Ltd.

Coles Online Pty. Ltd.

Liquorland Direct
Pty. Ltd.

Direct Fulfilment Group Pty. Ltd.

e.trading (colesmyer) Pty. Ltd.

Harris Technology (NZ) Pty. Ltd. (formerly o d (colesmyer) Pty. Ltd.)

Multimedia Services Pty. Ltd.

now.com.au Pty. Ltd.

Grace Bros. Holdings Pty. Ltd.

Grocery Holdings Pty. Ltd.

General Merchandise and Apparel Group Pty. Ltd.

Harris Technology Pty. Ltd. (formerly ht.com.au Pty. Ltd.)

Katies Fashions (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.

G.J. Coles & Coy. Pty. Ltd.

Kmart Australia Ltd.

Arana Hills Properties
Pty. Ltd.

Tyremaster (Wholesale) Pty. Ltd.

W4K. World 4 Kids Pty. Ltd.

Liquorland (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

Australian Liquor Group Ltd.

Knox Liquor
Australia Pty. Ltd.

Osmond Hotel Pty. Ltd.

Outfront Liquor Services Pty. Ltd.

Guidel Pty. Ltd.

Sorcha Pty. Ltd.

Philip Murphy Melbourne
Pty. Ltd.

Philip Murphy Niddrie Pty. Ltd.

Philip Murphy Toorak Pty. Ltd.

Philip Murphy Wine and Spirits Pty. Ltd.

Pallas Newco Pty. Ltd.

ALW Newco Pty. Ltd.

Pacific Liquor Wholesalers Pty. Ltd.

Liquorland (Qld.) Pty. Ltd.

Mycar Automotive Pty. Ltd.

Myer Stores Ltd.

Officeworks Superstores
Pty. Ltd.

Officeworks Superstores N.Z. Ltd.(1)

Viking Direct Pty. Ltd.

Viking Office Products Pty. Ltd.

Penneys
Pty. Ltd.

Price Point Pty. Ltd.

Charlot Pty. Ltd. (in liquidation)

Target Australia Pty. Ltd.

Fosseys (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

Tickoth Pty.
Ltd.

Tyremaster Pty. Ltd.

Comnet Pty. Ltd.

The Myer Emporium Ltd.



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|33. | LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES (Contd)
|--- | -----------------------------



Except where shown, controlled entities are wholly owned and incorporated or established in
Australia. The 2.5% of capital in Coles Myer Ansett Travel Pty. Ltd. not owned by the CML Group gives rise to outside equity interests of $NIL. The balance date of all controlled entities was July 25, 2004.



| | (1) | Incorporated in New Zealand.
| | --- | ----------------------------



| | (2) | Incorporated in Singapore.
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To assist U.S. readers in understanding unfamiliar terms, the following glossary is presented.



|                                             |  |                                                                                                                       
|-------------------------------------------- |  | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|Australian terminology                       |  | United States equivalent                                                                                              
|Shareholders equity                         |  | Stockholders equity                                                                                                  
|                                             | 
|Authorised capital                           |  | Authorized capital stock                                                                                              
|                                             | 
|Ordinary shares                              |  | Common stock                                                                                                          
|                                             | 
|Reserve (forms part of shareholders equity) |  | Appropriated surplus of retained earnings                                                                             
|                                             | 
|Provision                                    |  | Accrued liability or reserve - (can represent either accrued liability or estimated depletion in the cost of an asset)
|                                             | 
|Retained profits                             |  | Retained earnings                                                                                                     
|                                             | 
|Investment allowance                         |  | Investment tax credit                                                                                                 
|                                             | 
|Future income tax benefit                    |  | Deferred tax asset                                                                                                    
|                                             | 
|Listed securities                            |  | Marketable equity securities                                                                                          
|                                             | 
|Bonus share issue                            |  | Stock dividend                                                                                                        
|                                             | 
|Controlled entity                            |  | Subsidiary                                                                                                            
|                                             | 
|Foreign currency translation reserve         |  | Cumulative translation adjustment                                                                                     



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|     |  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
|---- |  | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|     | 
|1.   |  | Constitution (incorporated by reference to the Companys filing on Form 6-K, dated November 25, 1997), as amended by the amendment to Constitution (incorporated by reference to the
Companys filing on Form 6-K, dated September 7, 2001).
|     | 
|2.1  |  | Debt Issuance Program - Deed of Guarantee                                                                                                                                                                                                   
|     | 
|2.2  |  | Debt Issuance Program - Deed of Covenant                                                                                                                                                                                                    
|     | 
|4.1  |  | Employment agreement - Ms. Dawn Robertson, filed with the 2002 Form 20-F                                                                                                                                                                    
|     | 
|4.2  |  | Employment agreement - Mr. Tim Hammon, filed with the 2003 Form 20-F                                                                                                                                                                        
|     | 
|4.3  |  | Amendment to Employment agreement - Ms. Dawn Robertson                                                                                                                                                                                      
|     | 
|4.4  |  | Employment agreement - Mr. Hani Zayadi                                                                                                                                                                                                      
|     | 
|4.5  |  | Employment agreement - Mr. Larry Davis                                                                                                                                                                                                      
|     | 
|4.6  |  | Employment agreement - Mr. Steven Cain                                                                                                                                                                                                      
|     | 
|4.7  |  | Employment agreement - Mr. Fraser MacKenzie                                                                                                                                                                                                 
|     | 
|8.   |  | List of subsidiaries (included herein as Note 33 in the Consolidated Financial Statements).                                                                                                                                                 
|     | 
|12.1 |  | Certification by Chief Executive Officer, Mr. J.E. Fletcher, dated December 22, 2004                                                                                                                                                        
|     | 
|12.2 |  | Certification by Chief Financial Officer, Mr. J.F. MacKenzie, dated December 22, 2004                                                                                                                                                       
|     | 
|13.1 |  | Certification by Chief Executive Officer, Mr. J.E. Fletcher, dated December 22, 2004                                                                                                                                                        
|     | 
|13.2 |  | Certification by Chief Financial Officer, Mr. J.F. MacKenzie, dated December 22, 2004                                                                                                                                                       
|     | 
|15.1 |  | License Agreement between Kmart Corporation and Kmart Australia Limited, dated August 1, 1994.                                                                                                                                              
|     | 
|15.2 |  | License Agreement between Kmart Corporation and Kmart New Zealand Limited, dated August 1, 1994.