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

October 2, 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 office)

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 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.

Yes

o

 

No

 

x

 

If “Yes” is marked, indicate the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with

Rule 12g3-2(b):82-    

 



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.

Exhibit No. 1

Media Release: Westpac to acquire RAMS franchise distribution business for $140 million

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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.

 

WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

Date:   October 2, 2007

 

By:

/s/ Manuela Adl

 

 

 

 

Manuela Adl

 

 

 

SVP & Chief Operating Officer

 

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