OTHER EXPENSE	9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2016
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
OTHER EXPENSE	OTHER EXPENSE For the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, Other income (expense) included $192 and $722, respectively, of net currency exchange losses in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries as well as $58 and $(36), respectively, of net investment income (loss). For the nine months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, Other income (expense) included $301 and $(803), respectively, of net currency exchange gains (losses) in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries as well as $260 and $527, respectively, of net investment income.

OTHER EXPENSE

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

For the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, Other income (expense) included $192 and $722, respectively, of net currency exchange losses in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries as well as $58 and $(36), respectively, of net investment income (loss).

For the nine months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, Other income (expense) included $301 and $(803), respectively, of net currency exchange gains (losses) in connection with the translation of receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of Griffon and its subsidiaries as well as $260 and $527, respectively, of net investment income.