Share Change For Westpac Banking Corporation In The S&P/ASX 50 Index

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/ASX 50 Index effective after the close of trading Tuesday December 20, 2005:

Westpac Banking Corporation (Australia, SEDOL: 6076146, GICS Code: 40101010), a member of the S&P/ASX 50 Index, will increase its shares to 1,877,665,349. This change is the result of a dividend-reinvestment plan.

Following is a summary of the announced changes:

S&P/ASX 50 Index – Dec 20, 2005 After Market Close
S&P Index	Company Name	New Total	New IWF
S&P/ASX 50	Westpac Banking Corporation	1,877,665,349	1.00 (no change)

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