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
March 5, 2007
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 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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Rule 12g3-2(b):82-___
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Media Release — Westpac receives approval to open Mumbai Representative office. |
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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Date: March 5, 2007 |
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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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Exhibit 1
Media release
5 March 2007
Westpac receives approval to open Mumbai Representative office
Westpac today announced that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved Westpac’s plans to open a representative office in Mumbai.
Westpac’s General Manager, Asia, Yogan Rasanayakam said the new office will enable Westpac to service Australian clients with operations in the fast growing Indian market.
“There are a growing number of Australian and New Zealand corporate and business banking customers who have business interests in India and who need access to trade and commercial finance. Having an on the ground presence in the financial capital of India will make it easier for those customers to access their banking requirements.
“We will also look to support Indian corporates who are wanting to do business in either Australia or New Zealand,” Mr Rasanayakam said.
Westpac has offices in Singapore, Beijing, Hong Kong and Jakarta. It is also seeking approval to open an office in Shanghai.
Westpac expects to open the Mumbai representative office in July this year.
For Further Information
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David Lording |
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Sean Glover |
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Media Relations |
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Media Relations |
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Westpac Banking Corporation |
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Westpac Institutional Bank |
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Ph: 02 8253 3510 |
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Ph: 02 8254 8408 |
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Mob: 0419 683 411 |
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Mob: 0413 115 379 |
www.westpac.com.au
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