SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 6-K/A
Report of Foreign IssuerPursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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.
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Form 40-F |
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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.
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If “Yes” is marked, indicate the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with
Rule 12g3-2(b):82-
Amendments
The Registrant’s Form 6-K dated December 18, 2007 is hereby amended to include the following statement:
“The information contained in Exhibit 1 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.”
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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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December 20, 2007 |
By: |
/s/ Manuela Adl |
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Manuela Adl |
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SVP & Chief Operating Officer |
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