Updated 6.18pm: Compensation is back on the table for David Bain, with judicial review proceedings dropped.

The original compensation discussions were put on hold in February 2013, after Mr Bain filed for a judicial review - but both sides have now agreed to stop that process.

Long-time David Bain supporter Joe Karam says the review was sparked over concerns about the then Minister's handling of Mr Bain's compensation claim.

"The predominant purpose of the judicial review was to prevent Judith Collins dealing with David Bain's compensation claim."

Joe Karam, says with a new Justice Minister now instated, there is no longer a need for a review.

He says Mr Bain's legal team and supporters are pleased with the development.

"The whole thing has gone on far too long, I'm sure the country is sick of it and would like it to be over and done with."

The Justice Minister's promising no cash offer's been made to stop legal action taken against the crown by David Bain and his legal team.

It means Cabinet can now resume consideration of his claim for compensation for wrongful conviction and imprisonment.

Amy Adams says details of the agreement are confidential - but she can confirm no contribution has been made towards Mr Bain's claim as part of the discontinuance.

This was what Mr Bain's long-time supporter Joe Karam had to say, when asked whether a cash offer had been made to stop the legal action.

"I'd like to answer those sort of questions, but the Minister has made it clear that those terms are confidential."