15 November 2016

Company Announcements Australian Securities Exchange Level 4

20 Bridge Street

Sydney NSW 2000

On-market purchase of ANZ Shares to settle employee compensation schemes

The Company advises that ANZEST Pty Ltd ('ANZEST') intends to purchase on-market approximately $80 million of ANZ shares in order for ANZEST to settle certain amounts due under ANZ's share-based compensation plans. The purchase will occur in November 2016.

ANZ Share Investing has been appointed to execute the purchase. Yours faithfully

Simon Pordage Company Secretary

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited

Company Secretary's Office

ANZ Centre Melbourne, Level 9, 833 Collins Street, Docklands Vic 3008

GPO Box 254, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 AUSTRALIA

www.anz.com

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited ABN 11 005 357 522

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