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Government Programs (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Government Programs (Details) $ in Thousands, $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2020 AUD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019 AUD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Government Programs
Research and development tax incentive receivable					$ 153
SBIR Grant
Government Programs
Reduction of research and development expenses related to tax		$ 300		$ 200
Grants receivable					300	$ 300
Australian
Government Programs
Reduction of research and development expenses related to tax	$ 0.3	$ 200	$ 0.6	$ 400
Overseas Findings \| Australian
Government Programs
Research and development tax incentive receivable	$ 0.3				$ 200	$ 0