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Discontinued Operation - Summary of Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operation (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 AUD ($)
Disclosure Of Noncurrent Assets Held For Sale And Discontinued Operations [Abstract] |
Total consideration from disposal | $ 16.4
Consideration per agreement | $ 18.5

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