Scope

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This Interpretation applies to changes in the measurement of any existing decommissioning, restoration or similar liability that is both:

(a)            recognised as part of the cost of an item of property, plant and equipment in accordance with AASB 116 or as part of the cost of a right-of-use asset in accordance with AASB 16; and

(b)            recognised as a liability in accordance with AASB 137.

For example, a decommissioning, restoration or similar liability may exist for decommissioning a plant, rehabilitating environmental damage in extractive industries, or removing equipment.