Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020N00095:reg:5:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020N00095
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 2/5)
Character Range: 3416–6776

or her knowledge and common sense to make decisions which are consistent with the evidence and in compliance with the law.
                          o The ability to consider competing arguments and to reason logically to a correct and balanced conclusion.
                    3. Decisiveness.
                          o The ability to reach firm conclusions (often quickly), to think, decide and act independently of others, and to rely on his/her own judgement.
                    4. Communication Skills.
                          o The ability to communicate effectively, giving instructions and explaining complex issues and setting out legally sound reasons for reaching decisions clearly and concisely, both orally and, where necessary, in writing.
                          o The ability to direct a court martial correctly on the legal issues arising for determination and to relate these issues to an accurate summary of the facts.
                          o When sitting as a DFM to give clear reasons for findings, and, where relevant for sentence.
                          o The ability to clearly explain sentencing principles to a court martial and to relate these to the facts and the sentences available for the court's consideration.
                    5. Authority.
                          o The ability to command the respect of court users and to maintain fair minded discipline in court and chambers, with appropriate bearing and composure.
                          o The ability to promote and effect the expeditious dispatch of business.
                    6. Information Technology.
                          o The ability to use, or familiarity with, modern information technology or the capacity to attain the same.
                    7. Judicial Education.
                          o The willingness to participate in and lead ongoing judicial education.
            3. Personal Qualities. A successful candidate for the position will possess the following personal qualities:
                    1. Integrity.
                          o A demonstrated history of honesty and discretion in their personal and professional life, so as to protect both their reputation as a judicial officer and that of the judiciary within the ADF.
                          o Independence of mind and moral courage and a willingness to take, maintain and enforce unpopular or unpleasant decisions when necessary, so as to enhance respect for the judiciary within the ADF.
                          o They will have generated the trust, confidence and respect of others.
                    2. Fairness and Impartiality.
                          o They will be open minded and objective, having the ability to recognise and deal appropriately with any matter that has the capacity to interfere with the proper observance of the judicial oath to act without fear or favour, affection or ill will.
                          o They will deal impartially with all matters which come before him/her and will seek to ensure that all who appear before him/her have an opportunity for their case to be clearly presented and that it is then considered as fully and dispassionately as possible, so as to maintain public confidence in the administration of justice within the ADF.
                    3. Understanding the Requirements of Discipline