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

 

June 6, 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-      ]

 

 

Index to Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.		Description
1		Announcements – Issue of shares pursuant to exercise of employee share plan option (January).

 

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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.

 

 

	WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
Date:   June 6, 2005	By:	/s/ Manuela Adl
		Manuela Adl
		SVP & Chief Operating Officer

 

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