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The amount of revenue arising from the rendering of services and the income arising from insurance contracts.

No definition available.

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The amount of expense relating to general and administrative activities of the entity.

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The amount of expense arising from purchased insurance.

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The amount of payments on leases and subleases recognised as an expense by the lessee.

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The amount of miscellaneous other operating expenses. [Refer: Other operating income (expense)]

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The amount of expenses that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note when the entity uses the 'nature of expense' form for its analysis of expenses. [Refer: Expenses, by nature]

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The amount of operating income that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note.

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The amount of fees paid or payable for professional services.

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The amount of expenses incurred for the day-to-day servicing of assets, which may include the cost of labour, consumables or small parts.

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The amount of income recognised in relation to government grants. [Refer: Government grants]

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The amount of tax expense exclusive of income tax expense.