Leighton response to press article

Issue Date:  18 November 2003
Issued By:  Leighton Holdings Limited

Company Announcements Office
The Australian Stock Exchange Limited
Level 4
20 Bridge Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Re: Leighton response to press article

Dear Sir,

We refer to the article appearing on page 17 of The Australian today entitled ‘Telco’s tax losses lures Leighton.’ Leighton Holdings Limited advises that there have been various discussions with the receiver of Nextgen but no formal decision has been taken by the Board.

Yours sincerely,


A.J. MOIR
Company Secretary