Anna Huggins

Anna Huggins is a Professor of Law at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), specializing in environmental law, climate governance, and legal technology. She holds a Master of Research (2013) from QUT and has been affiliated with institutions like the Digital Media Research Centre. Her work bridges legal theory and practice, focusing on regulatory innovation, automated decision-making, and international climate compliance mechanisms.

Research Interests: Dr. Huggins' research spans climate change litigation, administrative law reform, and the intersection of AI with legal frameworks. She advocates for human oversight in algorithmic governance and explores how digital tools can enhance regulatory transparency. Key areas include multilateral environmental agreements, sanctions compliance, and natural capital accounting in agriculture.

Publications: Over 70 peer-reviewed works since 2007, including books like Multilateral Environmental Agreements and Compliance (2018) and Natural Capital, Agriculture and the Law (2022). Recent focus on encoding legislation into machine-executable formats to align with constitutional values.

Submissions & Advocacy: Contributed to policy reforms via submissions on climate disclosure, AI ethics, and Centrelink compliance programs. Active in shaping Australia’s digital economy regulations and sustainable agriculture frameworks.

Teaching: Developed innovative curricula for law student well-being and legal education, including the 'I Belong in the LLB' program using animation to enhance engagement.