SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private
Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
November 3, 2006
Commission File Number 1-10167
WESTPAC
BANKING CORPORATION
(Translation of registrants name into English)
60 MARTIN
PLACE, SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES 2000, AUSTRALIA
(Address of principal executive office)
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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 o
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the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T
Rule 101(b)(1): __________
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the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T
Rule 101(b)(7): ___________
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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.
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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.
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WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: November 3, 2006 |
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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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