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The amount of provision for legal proceedings. [Refer: Other provisions]

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- References

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Maximum guarantees to certain wholly owned subsidiaries which are Australian financial services or credit licensees to comply with legislative requirements.

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Maximum reinstatement guarantees to certain wholly owned subsidiaries which are Australian financial services or credit licensees to comply with legislative requirements.

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