Andrew Forrest speaks out on disturbing workplace allegations following class action
Andrew Forrest told Fortescue staff that allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination are serious, unacceptable, and will be met with legal action.Summary
Billionaire Andrew Forrest addressed Fortescue employees after a class action lawsuit alleged decades of systemic sexual harassment, gender discrimination and hostile conditions at the miner remote camps. Women claimed they were warned not to wash underwear on site due to theft, reported being stalked, subjected to sexual remarks and faced retaliation after complaining. In an email, Forrest stated the allegations were serious and disturbing, emphasized that harassment would not be tolerated, and said criminal conduct would be referred to law enforcement, noting that losing a job is only the start of consequences. The suit, filed in Victoria Federal Court by JGA Saddler and backed by UK funder Aristata, covers workers from February 1, 2006 to December 5, 2025 and marks the third such action against Australian mining firms, following similar cases against Rio Tinto and BHP.
(Source：PerthNow)