8. Contestability
Under Australia's AI Ethics Principles, when an AI system significantly impacts a person, community, group or environment, there should be a timely process to allow people to challenge the use or outcomes of the AI system.
For each of the following questions, indicate either yes, no or N/A, and explain your answer.
8.1 Notification of AI affecting rights
Will individuals, groups, organisations or communities be notified if an administrative action with a legal or similarly significant effect on them was materially influenced by the AI system?
See guidance document for help interpreting ‘administrative action’, ‘materially influenced’ and ‘legal or similarly significant effect’ as well as recommendations for notification content.
8.2 Challenging administrative actions influenced by AI
Is there a timely and accessible process to challenge the administrative actions discussed at 8.1?
Administrative law is the body of law that regulates government administrative action. Access to review of government administrative action is a key component of access to justice. Consistent with best practice in administrative action, ensure that no person could lose a right, privilege or entitlement without access to a review process or an effective way to challenge an AI generated or informed decision.