Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest warns Fortescue staff after class action alleges sexual assault
Fortescue CEO Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest has warned staff that sexual harassment will not be tolerated after a class action was filed alleging rape and assault at remote mining sites.Summary
Fortescue Metals Group CEO Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest has issued a stern warning to all staff following the filing of a class action lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, rape, and assault at the company's remote mining sites. In an email to employees, Forrest stated that such behaviour has no place at Fortescue and that "losing your job is the beginning of the consequences, not the end." He emphasized that the company is committed to supporting victims and expects the law to take its course. Forrest highlighted the company's efforts to create a safe environment for women, noting they make up 50 per cent of the board and 25 per cent of the workforce. The legal action comes two years after similar allegations led to court cases against BHP and Rio Tinto, and follows a 2023 order for Fortescue to spend over $1.4 million addressing workplace behaviour issues.
(Source：ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation))