UNITED STATES
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
May 6, 2010
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 office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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Index to Exhibits
The unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Registrant for the six months ended March 31, 2010 contained in Exhibit 1 to this Form 6-K (excluding pages 10 and 30 of such Exhibit) 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. 333-157381), as such prospectus may be amended or supplemented from time to time.
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Description |
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Westpac 2010 Interim Financial Report |
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Westpac Interim 2010 Results — Incorporating the requirements of Appendix 4D |
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2010 Interim Ordinary Dividend |
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Westpac 2010 Interim Results Presentation |
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Westpac 2010 Interim Results Investor Discussion Pack May 2010 |
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: May 6, 2010 |
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By: |
/s/ Manuela Adl |
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Manuela Adl |
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SVP & Chief Operating Officer |