Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on
Form S-8 (No. 2-84303), Form S-8 and S-3 (No. 33-6054), Form S-8 and S-3 (No.
33-26434), Form S-8 and S-3 (No. 33-30277), Form S-8 (No. 33-61682), Form S-8
(No. 33-61718), Form S-8 (No. 333-51494) and Form S-4 (No. 333-86018) of
Leucadia National Corporation of our report dated March 14, 2003, with respect
to the consolidated financial statements and schedules of WilTel Communications
Group, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K/A) for the year ended
December 31, 2002, incorporated by reference in the Current Report on Form 8-K
dated November 18, 2003 of Leucadia National Corporation, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.


/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Tulsa, Oklahoma
November 14, 2003