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Dividends - Summary of Franking Credits (Detail) - BHP Billiton Limited [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2018 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2016
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Disclosure of dividends [Line Items] |  |  |
Franking credits | $ 10,400 | $ 10,155 | $ 9,640
Franking credits arising from the payment of current tax | 1,330 | 1,239 | 81
Total franking credits available | $ 11,730 | $ 11,394 | $ 9,721

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