Retrofitters, pragmatists and activists: Public interest litigation for accountable automated decision-making

The paper discusses the role of public interest litigation in promoting accountability for AI and automated decision-making (ADM) in Australia, emphasizing the need to enforce existing laws amid regulatory challenges. It highlights strategies such as 'retrofitting' old laws to apply to ADM, which includes community-building and strategic client selection, while also addressing the limitations of these approaches within the Australian legal system. This work is significant for practitioners as it outlines how legal frameworks can adapt to ensure transparency and accountability in AI systems, thus informing future litigation and policy efforts.