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The amount recognised as a reduction of the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit to its recoverable amount. [Refer: Carrying amount [member]]

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Amount of increase in impairment loss from increase (decrease) in designated risk component.

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Percentage of reasonably possible decrease in gross margin

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Percentage of reasonably possible decrease in growth in homes connected

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Percentage of reasonably possible decrease in tenancy growth

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Percentage of reasonably possible decrease in terminal growth rate

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Percentage of reasonably possible increase in discount rate

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