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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value | $ 3.53 | $ 3.43 | $ 2.54
Severance expenses | $ 534 | $ 329 | $ 275
Gains (losses) on other derivatives | (70) | 231 | (145)
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items] |  |  |
Deferred revenue | 5,000 |  |
Contingent consideration receivable if certain regulatory milestones are reached | 37,500 |  |
Remaining revenue recognition period | 8 years 6 months |  |
Advance payment for development costs | 2,000 |  |
Total deduction from advanced payment | 1,753 |  |
Forward contracts [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Israel, New Shekels [Member] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Notional amount | 2,820 |  |
Net unrealized gain on the effective portion | 23 |  |
Net gain, resulting in the cash flow hedge transactions | 48 |  |
Fair value of cash flow hedge derivatives | 24 |  |
Forward contracts [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Korean Won [Member] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Notional amount | 11,000 |  |
Fair value of fair value hedge derivatives | $ (889) |  |
Employees [Member] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Forfeiture rate | 7.00% | 7.00% | 5.00%
Management [Member] |  |  |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] |  |  |
Forfeiture rate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00%

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