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Note 11 - Other Expenses - Components of Other Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017		Dec. 31, 2016
Statement Line Items [Line Items]
Impairment - 2017 royalty rebate		$ 181	[1]
[1] Restated, refer note 4(a).

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The amount of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss for trade receivables. [Refer: Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss; Trade receivables]

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