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IFRS 16 Leases

IFRS 16 requires lessees to bring most leases onto the balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, with depreciation and interest replacing a single rent expense. Short-term and low-value leases can be exempted.

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Updated 31 Oct 2026.