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 27, 2003
WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
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(Translation of registrant's name into English)
60 MARTIN PLACE, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES 2000, AUSTRALIA
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(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 x 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.]
Yes No x
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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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Exhibit
No. Description
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1 Announcement regarding the resignation of Mr. John Fairfax from
Westpac Banking Corporation's Board of Directors.
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
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(Registrant)
Date: August 27, 2003 By: /s/ MANUELA ADL
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Manuela Adl
SVP & Chief Operating Officer