Trade and Other Payables - Summary of Trade and Other Payables (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Trade and other payables [abstract]
Trade payables	$ 151.7	$ 161.8
Accruals and other payables	387.5	362.8
Payroll payables	44.8	54.1
Leave pay accrual	60.7	57.4
Interest payable on loans	6.4	7.8
Trade and other payables	$ 651.1	$ 643.9

Wages and salaries payables.

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- Definition

The amount of liabilities to pay for goods or services that have been received or supplied but have not been paid, invoiced or formally agreed with the supplier, including amounts due to employees.

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The amount of interest recognised as a liability.

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- Definition

The amount of accruals for employee benefits (other than termination benefits) that are expected to be settled wholly within twelve months after the end of the annual reporting period in which the employees render the related services. [Refer: Accruals classified as current]

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- Definition

The amount of trade payables and other payables. [Refer: Trade payables; Other payables]

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The amount of payment due to suppliers for goods and services used in the entity's business.

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