Our positions and perspectives
You'll find here Westpac Group's key position statements, policies, frameworks and perspectives that guide our response to the risks, issues and opportunities that are currently most important to our stakeholders.
Customer vulnerability
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Climate change and environmental issues
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Sustainable lending and investment
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Agribusiness Position Statement (PDF 52KB)
Defence Sector Position Statement (PDF 42KB)
Tobacco Position Statement (PDF 36KB)
Responsible Investment Position Statement (PDF 96KB)
Human rights
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Human Rights Position Statement and 2023 Action Plan (PDF 765KB)
2020 Modern Slavery Statement (PDF 4MB)
2019 Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement (PDF 142KB)
2018 Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement (PDF 224KB)
Safer Children, Safer Communities
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Westpac Group Child Safeguarding Position Statement (PDF 12MB)
Safer Children, Safer Communities 2020 Progress Report (PDF 5MB)
Sustainable sourcing
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Social impact and shared value
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Indigenous Australians and reconciliation
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Citizenship, corporate governance and conduct
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Health, Safety and Wellbeing
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Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy (PDF 366KB)
Injury Management and Rehabilitation Policy (PDF 364KB)
Diversity and inclusion
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Customers in need of extra care
Support for customers experiencing issues such as family violence, financial abuse or living with dementia.