6-K - WEBNF - Equibles

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

May8**, 2023**

Commission FileNumber 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 ¨

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): ¨

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): ¨

Index to Exhibits

ExhibitNo.	Description
1	ASX Release – Westpac 1H23 CORE program update – media release

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:	May 8, 2023	By:	/s/ Yvette Adiguzel
			Yvette Adiguzel
			Tier One Attorney

Exhibit 1

ASX<br>Release<br>8 May 2023<br>Westpac 1H23 CORE program update – media release<br>Westpac Banking Corporation (“Westpac”) today provides the attached Media Release –<br>Westpac 1H23 CORE program update.<br>For further information:<br>Hayden Cooper Justin McCarthy<br>Group Head of Media Relations General Manager, Investor Relations<br>0402 393 619 0422 800 321<br>This document has been authorised for release by Tim Hartin, Company Secretary.<br>Level 18, 275 Kent Street<br>Sydney, NSW, 2000
ASX<br>Release<br>8 May 2023<br>Westpac releases latest Independent Reviewer reports on CORE program<br>Westpac has today released the eighth and ninth Independent Reviewer reports for the quarters<br>ended in December 2022 and March 2023, updating progress of its Integrated Plan to improve<br>risk culture, governance, and accountability.<br>Completed by Promontory Australia, the reports provide an assessment of Westpac’s delivery of<br>the Plan, which is being implemented through its Customer Outcomes and Risk Excellence<br>(CORE) program.<br>The Program comprises 19 workstreams, 83 deliverables with 353 activities. Westpac is 24<br>months through the Program, and at 31 March 2023, had submitted 292 activities to Promontory<br>with 264 activities assessed as ‘complete and effective’.<br>In its latest report, Promontory noted that Westpac’s implementation is well advanced and that<br>sustained energy and focus are required to continue delivering tangible improvements to risk<br>management practices.<br>Westpac CEO, Peter King, said: “The CORE program remains a priority and is driving<br>improvements in customer and risk outcomes. Our focus remains on implementing the changes<br>and ensuring they are sustained.”<br>Promontory’s reports are available here, with the next update due in November 2023.<br>Ends.<br>For further information:<br>Hayden Cooper Justin McCarthy<br>Group Head of Media Relations General Manager Investor Relations<br>0402 393 619 0422 800 321<br>This document has been authorised for release by Tim Hartin, Group Company Secretary.<br>Level 18, 275 Kent Street<br>Sydney, NSW, 2000
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ASX Release 8 May 2023 Westpac 1H23 CORE program update – media release Westpac Banking Corporation (“Westpac”) today provides the attached Media Release – Westpac 1H23 CORE program update. For further information: Hayden Cooper Justin McCarthy Group Head of Media Relations General Manager, Investor Relations 0402 393 619 0422 800 321 This document has been authorised for release by Tim Hartin, Company Secretary. Level 18, 275 Kent Street Sydney, NSW, 2000

ASX Release 8 May 2023 Westpac releases latest Independent Reviewer reports on CORE program Westpac has today released the eighth and ninth Independent Reviewer reports for the quarters ended in December 2022 and March 2023, updating progress of its Integrated Plan to improve risk culture, governance, and accountability. Completed by Promontory Australia, the reports provide an assessment of Westpac’s delivery of the Plan, which is being implemented through its Customer Outcomes and Risk Excellence (CORE) program. The Program comprises 19 workstreams, 83 deliverables with 353 activities. Westpac is 24 months through the Program, and at 31 March 2023, had submitted 292 activities to Promontory with 264 activities assessed as ‘complete and effective’. In its latest report, Promontory noted that Westpac’s implementation is well advanced and that sustained energy and focus are required to continue delivering tangible improvements to risk management practices. Westpac CEO, Peter King, said: “The CORE program remains a priority and is driving improvements in customer and risk outcomes. Our focus remains on implementing the changes and ensuring they are sustained.” Promontory’s reports are available here, with the next update due in November 2023. Ends. For further information: Hayden Cooper Justin McCarthy Group Head of Media Relations General Manager Investor Relations 0402 393 619 0422 800 321 This document has been authorised for release by Tim Hartin, Group Company Secretary. Level 18, 275 Kent Street Sydney, NSW, 2000

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