The issue focused on what will happen to Fonterra's rights and legal claims as a result of the court case, but there is also some political focus.

Brennan said that if Pty Ltd can have any significant impact on how such laws are legislated in future, it would be at the federal level.

"In my view, we need to look at whether or not we need to take forward legislation for law enforcement officers to deal with civil asset forfeiture," he said.
