LFDB v SM [2015] FCA 725

PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE – applications to set aside registration of freezing orders made by the High Court of New Zealand – whether enforcement of judgments would be contrary to public policy in Australia – whether freezing orders are “registrable NZ judgments” – whether freezing orders are “final and conclusive” judgments – whether freezing orders are orders that, if contravened, would make the first applicant liable to conviction for an offence – whether orders were made in proceedings in rem the subject matter of which was movable property not situated in New Zealand – Trans-Tasman Proceedings Act 2010 (Cth), s 72.

LFDB v SM [2015] FCA 725 (20 July 2015)