The Court enforced a SIAC arbitral award on an ex parte basis under s 8(3) of the International Arbitration Act 1974 (Cth), entering judgment in AUD after converting multiple foreign currency amounts, and staying the judgment pending a return date to allow the respondent an opportunity to apply to set aside the orders. The Court confirmed that post-judgment interest at the statutory rate is available where the tribunal made no ruling on post-award interest, distinguishing cases where a tribunal has specified a different interest rate to apply until payment. The Court also required the applicant to satisfy it that the respondent had received the award before making enforcement orders, consistent with the duty of candour on ex parte applications.
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