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
May 20, 2003
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- ]
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) |
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Date: May 20, 2003 |
By: |
/s/ PADDY RENNIE |
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Paddy Rennie Counsel and Head of Legal Group Treasury |
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Index to Exhibits
The information contained in the Exhibit to this Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference in the prospectus relating to the Registrant's debt securities contained in the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-10546), as such prospectus may be amended or supplemented from time to time.
| Exhibit No. |
Description |
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|---|---|---|
5.1 |
Opinion of Debevoise & Plimpton |
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5.2 |
Opinion of Allens Arthur Robinson |
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99.1 |
Form of Supplemental Indenture |