Investments - Schedule of Summarized Financial Information (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Foxtel [Member], USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Foxtel [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	$ 349	$ 441	$ 327
Operating income before depreciation and amortization	$ 903	$ 932	$ 644

Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information Operating Income Loss Less Depreciation And Amortization

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