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22/07/2021 Appointment of Audette Exel AO to the Westpac Board
Westpac Banking Corporation has today announced the appointment of Audette Exel AO as an independent Non-executive Director with effect from 1 September 2021.

Media release 2021

July

22/07/2021	Westpac and BankSA welcome SA Government support package and reaffirm support for South Australians
21/07/2021	Westpac predicts strong economic boost as Queensland wins 2032 Olympic Games
18/07/2021	Westpac offers interest free cash flow option for small business customers impacted by lockdowns
17/07/2021	Westpac reaffirms support for small business and individuals impacted by lockdowns
14/07/2021	Shannon Finch appointed Group General Counsel
13/07/2021	Westpac welcomes new Government support for those impacted by NSW lockdown
09/07/2021	Westpac extends COVID-19 support for small businesses and households across Australia
08/07/2021	Westpac offers five days paid leave for employees who experience early pregnancy loss
06/07/2021	Westpac sells New Zealand Life Insurance business to Fidelity Life and enters 15-year distribution agreement
02/07/2021	Westpac uncovers potential fraud
01/07/2021	Westpac completes sale of general insurance business to Allianz

June

29/06/2021	Westpac outlines help available for customers in Queensland & Western Australia affected by COVID-19 restrictions
29/06/2021	Westpac welcomes NSW Government support for small businesses
28/06/2021	Westpac on hand to help customers in the Northern Territory impacted by COVID-19 restrictions
28/06/2021	Westpac sells motor vehicle dealer finance and novated leasing
27/06/2021	Going, going, gone! Westpac research reveals more homeowners are planning to sell a property
26/06/2021	Westpac support for customers impacted by COVID-19 restrictions in New South Wales
24/06/2021	Westpac confirms it is retaining Westpac New Zealand Limited
18/06/2021	Westpac apologises
11/06/2021	Westpac announces emergency assistance for customers affected by severe weather events in Victoria
11/06/2021	More than 300 new jobs for South Australia
07/06/2021	Westpac Group support measures for customers impacted by Victorian lockdowns
07/06/2021	Westpac introduces special paid leave to support employees to get COVID-19 vaccinated

May

21/05/2021	Westpac marks 20 years of progress in accessibility and inclusion
20/05/2021	Westpac launches savings buffer to help mortgage customers in financial difficulty
12/05/2021	Westpac welcomes 2021 Federal Budget
05/05/2021	Westpac acknowledges ASIC proceedings
03/05/2021	Westpac 2021 Half Year Result
03/05/2021	Westpac New Zealand CEO to retire

April

28/04/2021	Westpac and Shine Lawyers Settle Class Action
28/04/2021	Westpac launches real-time digital gambling block for customers
26/04/2021	Items affecting Westpac’s First Half 2021
13/04/2021	Westpac announces support for WA customers impacted by Cyclone Seroja
08/04/2021	ASIC commences civil proceedings in relation to the sale of consumer credit insurance
07/04/2021	APRA approves Westpac’s Integrated Plan to address risk governance
01/04/2021	Westpac announces low interest rate loans for small businesses as part of SME Recovery Loan Scheme

March

24/03/2021	Westpac reviewing New Zealand Business
24/03/2021	Westpac announces $10 million fund to provide grants to customers and businesses in flood-affected areas
24/03/2021	Westpac reaches 5,000 employee milestone in South Australia
24/03/2021	Westpac New Zealand to Commission Independent Risk Reviews
20/03/2021	Westpac announces support for customers impacted by New South Wales floods
18/03/2021	Westpac sells Lenders Mortgage Insurance business to Arch Capital and enters 10 year supply agreement
17/03/2021	Westpac combines Consumer and Business divisions
16/03/2021	Westpac offers 1000 small businesses free course to aid COVID-19 recovery and rebuild
12/03/2021	Closure of APRA'S AUSTRAC-related investigation
11/03/2021	Westpac backs ongoing support for COVID-hit businesses
09/03/2021	Group General Counsel to step down
07/03/2021	New Westpac campaign highlights help in life’s eventful moments, big and small
06/03/2021	Seller confidence rebounds as buyer demand continues to surge
05/03/2021	Westpac partners with G8 Education on a childcare industry first A$350M Sustainability linked loan
03/03/2021	Westpac announces interest rate decreases for SME business loans

February

23/02/2021	Westpac and SocietyOne announce new partnership for digital banking
17/02/2021	Westpac 1Q21 update
09/02/2021	Westpac strengthens safeguards against abusive messages sent via payment transactions
03/02/2021	Westpac rolls out support for customers affected by bushfires in Western Australia
03/02/2021	High Court of Australia dismisses Westpac’s appeal