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The gains (losses) on available-for-sale financial assets. [Refer: Financial assets available-for-sale]

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The gains (losses) recognised in other comprehensive income on remeasuring available-for-sale financial assets, net of tax. [Refer: Financial assets available-for-sale]

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The proportion of ownership interest in a joint venture attributable to the entity. [Refer: Joint ventures [member]]

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Interests in Other Entities [Abstract]

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