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Accounting Policies - Estimated Useful Life of Depreciable Assets (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Period to qualify assets to condition necessary for intended use or sale | 18 months
Minimum | Buildings |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Estimated useful life | 25 years
Minimum | Plant and machinery |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Estimated useful life | 5 years
Minimum | Furniture, tools and other items |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Estimated useful life | 2 years
Maximum | Buildings |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Estimated useful life | 40 years
Maximum | Plant and machinery |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Estimated useful life | 25 years
Maximum | Furniture, tools and other items |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Estimated useful life | 10 years

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