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Asbestos - Schedule of Time Deposits (Details) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2021 AUD ($)
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Time Deposits, 2 July 2021 Maturity Date |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |
Interest Rate | 0.59%
Time deposits | $ 35.0
Time Deposits, 30 April 2020 Maturity Date |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |
Interest Rate | 1.70%
Time deposits | $ 20.0
Time Deposits, 1 June 2020 Maturity Date |
Net Investment Income [Line Items] |
Interest Rate | 1.70%
Time deposits | $ 15.0

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