Workplace Violence Fortescue hit with sexual harassment class action in Australia Lawsuit latest reverberation from damning 2022 industry inquiry finding widespread violence against women at remote sites iStock.com/William Luque Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 25 June 2026 Fortescue Metals is facing a class action lawsuit from female employees who allege the mining giant allowed a culture of sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation to flourish for nearly two Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Harassment Sexual assault claims rise at Rio Tinto, review finds Disputes Rio Tinto faces possible class action over harassment complaints Harassment Scale of sexual abuse in Australia’s mining sector “appalling”, says inquiry Harassment Australia’s mining giants bet on education to tackle FIFO sexual abuse