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Other Income (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Research and development incentive income | $ 810,730 | $ 1,269,316 |
Grant income | 443,831 |  | $ 443,831
Australia, Dollars |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Research and development incentive income | 1,116,362 | $ 1,735,962 |
Parkinson [Member] |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Research and development incentive income | $ 497,931 |  |

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