Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)		$ 250	$ (78)	$ 294
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(398)	(1,183)	356
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities, net	[1]	1	(5)	22
Benefit plan adjustments, net	[2]	(32)	(29)	(36)
Share of other comprehensive (loss) income from equity affiliates, net	[3]	(16)	1	(1)
Other comprehensive (loss) income		(445)	(1,216)	341
Comprehensive (loss) income		(195)	(1,294)	635
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(71)	(69)	(55)
Less: Other comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests		1	24	(2)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to News Corporation stockholders		$ (265)	$ (1,339)	$ 578

[1] Net of income tax expense of nil, nil and $14 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

[2] Net of income tax (benefit) of ($14) million, ($11) million and ($3) million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

[3] Net of income tax (benefit) expense of ($7) million, $1 million and ($1) million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.