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 7, 2004
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.]
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Form 20-F |
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Form 40-F |
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[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.]
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Yes |
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No |
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[If “Yes” is marked,
indicate the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2(b):82- ]
Index to Exhibits
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Description |
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Profit Announcement for the six months ended 31 March 2004 |
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Announcement – 2004 Interim Ordinary Dividend – Payment Date and Record Date |
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Media Release – Westpac Posts record interim profit |
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Interim Financial Report |
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Media Release – Westpac provides template for 2004 interim earning results |
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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.
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WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: May 7, 2004 |
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/s/ John Hopkins |
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John Hopkins |
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Vice President & Legal Counsel |
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