In New South Wales, there is no jurisdiction in a single judge to set aside a perfected judgment on the ground of fresh evidence by way of proceedings analogous to the former bill of review. The only avenue to challenge a perfected judgment is on the ground of fraud. The English decision in Taylor v Lawrence, which permits the Court of Appeal to reopen its own perfected judgments in exceptional circumstances, is not recognised in Australia. The bar created by cause of action estoppel following a final judgment is absolute, subject only to fraud or collusion.
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