Prepared By R.R. Donnelley - Form 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

September 02, 2013

BHP Billiton Limited (ABN 49 004 028 077)

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

180 LONSDALE STREET, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
3000 AUSTRALIA

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will

file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F   X            Form 40-F      

 

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information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-.

Company Secretariat

2 September 2013

Australian Securities Exchange

Appointment of Company Secretary

BHP Billiton advises that Nicole Duncan has been appointed as Company Secretary of BHP Billiton Limited with effect from 2 September 2013. Ms Duncan will report to Jane McAloon, President, Governance and Group Company Secretary and will be based in Melbourne.

Jane McAloon
Group Company Secretary

Registered Office:
BHP Billiton Limited
ABN 49 004 028 077
BHP Billiton Centre
180 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
GPO Box 86
Melbourne Victoria 3001 Australia
Tel +61 1300 55 47 57 Fax +61 3 9609 4372
bhpbilliton.com

A member of the BHP Billiton Group, which is headquartered in Australia

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

BHP Billiton Limited (ABN 49 004 028 077)
Date : September 02, 2013 By: /s/ Jane McAloon     
Name: Jane McAloon
                                                                                                                          Title: Group Company Secretary