Form 6K

 

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

 

August 2, 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.]

 

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-      ]

 

 

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.

 

 

		WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
		(Registrant)
Date:	August 2, 2005		By:	/s/ Manuela Adl
				Manuela Adl
				SVP & Chief Operating Officer

 

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