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Income Taxes (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Operating loss carry-forwards, expiration year | 2027 |
United States [Member] |  |
Operating loss carry-forwards | $ 33,000,000 | $ 25,000,000
Australia [Member] |  |
Operating loss carry-forwards | $ 250,000 |

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