SERIAL sex offender Robert Fardon has shown signs of improvement including remorse for his actions, according to his psychologist.
But another doctor said the infamous rapist is on the cusp of being a psychopath by Australian standards.
Fardon's indefinite jail term is being reviewed in the Supreme Court in Brisbane.
Psychologist Nick Smith told the court Fardon's "overall level of engagement" in sessions had continued to improve, which is a sign of progress.
"What I observed would appear to be quite a genuine expression of the recognition of the harm that he has caused," Dr Smith told the court.
He said Fardon had "verbalised remorse" for what he has done and appeared to recognise the importance of his behaviour.
Dr Smith said it was difficult to tell whether Fardon was being genuinely remorseful because he presented as being "emotionally closed down".
The psychologist added that Fardon probably lacks pedophilic tendencies because his history showed only one sexual assault on a child and one other attempted assault on a child.
Crown barrister Jonathan Horton referred to an outburst by Fardon against a prison worker earlier this month.
Dr Smith said Fardon had been distressed by his ongoing legal issues and also after making "new and significant" disclosures about his childhood.
Psychiatrist Michael Beech, however, told the court Fardon "reaches into the realm of psychopathy" by Australian standards.
He referred to a psychopathy checklist where the cut-off is lower in Australia compared with north America.
Dr Beech said Fardon was not charming but he came across as being glib, or insincere.
Glibness is a factor in psychopathy, he said.
In 2003, Fardon became the first person detained indefinitely under Queensland's Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act.
He has been convicted of sex offences against women and girls dating back to 1967, when he was 18.
The Supreme Court ordered the rapist be released on a strict supervision order earlier this year but this was overturned on appeal by the attorney-general.
The two-day hearing continues.
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