<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
RESMED INC'S THIRD QUARTER MARCH 31, 1997 FINANCIAL REPORT AND IS QUALIFIED
IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> RESMED INC
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<CURRENCY> USD $ CURRENCY
       
                                                          
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