Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) faces a class action lawsuit alleging rape, sexual assault, and stalking at remote mining sites. CEO Andrew Forrest issued a strong warning to staff via email, stating that anyone engaging in such behavior is "in the wrong company" and will face consequences.
Victorian Liberal MP Moira Deeming has accused colleague Matthew Guy of assault at a community event, causing turmoil for the party five months before the state election. Guy vehemently denies the allegation and is considering defamation action, while Victoria Police investigate the reported incident which occurred on May 23 in Sunshine.
Fortescue is being sued in a class action lawsuit over allegations of systemic sexual harassment, violence, and retaliation at its remote work sites. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, details incidents including assault and harassment, with lawyers stating it highlights a cultural problem in the mining sector.
Elizabeth Gaines is leaving Fortescue after 13 years, stepping down as executive director on June 30. Former Dutch Deputy PM Sigrid Kaag will join the board. Meanwhile, ASX 200 futures indicate a 0.7% drop.
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to hand over the largest native title compensation payout in Australian history. But some say it falls painfully short of what is owed.
The Yindjibarndi people win an historic compensation payout in the Federal Court, after Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group built mines on their land without their permission.
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to pay $150m to WA traditional owners after mining their land without permission.
Andrew Forrest's Fortescue has been ordered to pay $150 million to WA traditional owners after mining their land without permission.
