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Research and Development Grant (Details) AUD in Thousands, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 AUD	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Research and Development Grant
R&D tax incentive refund	AUD 992	$ 744	$ 744

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A tax incentive credit or grant from a government or taxing authority for research and development activity.

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