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Acquisitions and disposals - Summary of Business Acquisitions and Disposals (Details)	Jan. 29, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Welly Health
Disclosure of Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Acquisition percentage	51.00%
Glaxosmithkline
Disclosure of Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Acquisition percentage		82.00%

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The percentage of voting equity interests acquired in a business combination. [Refer: Business combinations [member]]

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