Form 6K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
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the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 5, 2005
WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
60 MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES 2000, 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.]
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Form 20-F |
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Form 40-F |
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[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in
this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Act of 1934.]
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[If “Yes” is marked,
indicate the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2(b):82- ]
Index to Exhibits
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Australian Profit Announcement for six months ended 31 March 2005 |
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Interim Financial Report |
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Media Release - Decision to exchange NZ Class Shares for Westpac ordinary shares. |
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2005 Interim Ordinary Dividend - Payment Date and Record Date |
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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.
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WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: |
May 5, 2005 |
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/s/ Manuela Adl |
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Manuela Adl |
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SVP & Chief Operating Officer |
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