Edgar Filing: WESTPAC BANKING CORP

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

September 16, 2008

Commission File Number 1-10167

WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

275 KENT STREET, 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 x Form 40-F o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): 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 x

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		Media Release – Westpac Statement regarding Lehman Bros

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: September 16, 2008		By:	/s/ Manuela Adl
		Manuela Adl
		SVP & Chief Operating Officer

Exhibit 1

Media Release

16 September 2008

Westpac Statement regarding Lehman Bros

Following Lehman Bros Holding International filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the United States, Westpac today disclosed that its exposure to the Lehman Group of companies is less than A$10 million.

Ends.

For Further Information

David Lording

Westpac Media Relations

Ph: 02 8253 3510

Ph: 0419 683 411