Investigations FWC ruling exposes risks of “tick-and-flick” investigations Australian tribunal finds key witness lacked credibility in “fat-arse, giga-chin” dispute iStock.com/jasonbennee Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 11 June 2026 Offering lessons in how to conduct a workplace investigation, Australia’s Fair Work Commission (FWC) has overturned the firing of a miner after their employer was found to have relied heavily 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... Disputes BHP loses again in challenge to same job, same pay rulings in Australia Restructuring Australian High Court clarifies employer obligations in redundancy processes Harassment Sexual assault claims rise at Rio Tinto, review finds Harassment Scale of sexual abuse in Australia’s mining sector “appalling”, says inquiry