FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
November 1, 2004
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
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Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Act of 1934.]
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No |
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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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Issues of shares pursuant to exercise of employee share plan option – July 1, 2004 through October 28, 2004 |
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Option Grant – Westpac Performance Plan (series 126) – dated September 3, 2004 |
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Performance Share Right Grant – Westpac Performance Plan (series 207 & 307) – dated September 3, 2004 |
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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: November 1, 2004 |
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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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