4Resident judges

4 Resident judges (1) The Executive may by commission appoint, as resident judges, a Chief Justice of the court and other judges of the court. (2) A person is not eligible to be appointed as a resident judge— (a) unless he or she— (i) is or has been a judge of a superior court of record of the Commonwealth or a State, or has been a judge of the Supreme Court; or (ii) has been a legal practitioner for not less than 5 years; or (b) if he or she has attained the age of 70 years. (3) A resident judge ceases to hold office on attaining the age of 70 years. (4) A resident judge may resign by written notice to the Attorney-General.

4AA Requirements of appointment—resident judges (1) The Executive must, in relation to the appointment of resident judges, determine— (a) the criteria that apply to the selection of a person for appointment; and (b) the process for selecting the person. (2) A determination is a notifiable instrument.