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Lead Auditor’s Independence Declaration

Lead auditor’s independence declaration under Section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 to the directors of Suncorp Group Limited

I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the fnancial year ended 30 June 2011 there have been:

–– no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

–– no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

KPMG

Paul Reid Partner Brisbane 24 August 2011