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 23, 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.]
Form 20-F ý Form 40-F o
[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.]
Yes o No ý
[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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Issue of shares pursuant to exercise of employee share plan option – November 2, 2004 through November 18, 2004. |
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Performance Share Right Grant – Westpac Performance Plan (Series 208 & 308) – dated November 5, 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 23, 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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