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Post-employment Benefits - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Postemployment Benefits Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Post-employment benefit charges | $ 1,100 | $ 2,280 | $ 1,727
Cash paid |  | $ 2,261 | $ 1,187
Minimum |  |  |
Postemployment Benefits Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Payment term for post-employment benefit liability |  | 1 month |
Maximum |  |  |
Postemployment Benefits Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Payment term for post-employment benefit liability |  | 24 months |
Former President and Chief Executive Officer |  |  |
Postemployment Benefits Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Post-employment benefit charges |  | $ 1,500 |
Cash paid |  | $ 1,200 |

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