6-K

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

February 21, 2019

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

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

Exhibit No.	Description
1	ASX Release – Westpac comments on Maurice Blackburn responsible lending class action

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:    February 21, 2019	By:	/s/ Sean Crellin
		Sean Crellin
		Director – Corporate, Legal and Secretariat

EX-1

Exhibit 1

ASX

Release

THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2019

WESTPAC COMMENTS ON MAURICE BLACKBURN RESPONSIBLE LENDING CLASS ACTION

Westpac today confirmed it is aware of the class action against it in regard to responsible lending laws being brought by Maurice Blackburn and litigation funder Harbour Litigation Funding.

Westpac takes its responsible lending obligations very seriously and will be defending the claims against it.

Westpac works closely with customers who experience financial difficulty to provide tailored assistance as required.

For further information:

David Lording

Media Relations

0419 683 411