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Fortescue Faces Court Over Camp Sexual Assault; $300M Upgrades.

6/25/2026

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Fortescue Metals Group faces an action in the Federal Court in Melbourne alleging sexual harassment and assault at its camps, where women workers report threats like underwear theft and spiked drinks.
CEO Dino Otranto said the company is committed to a safe workplace and urged industry standards.
Fortescue has invested $300 million in security upgrades such as deadlocks, CCTV and lighting and agreed to spend $1.4 million with WorkSafe Western Australia.

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Fortescue Metals Group faces an action in the Federal Court in Melbourne alleging sexual harassment and assault at its camps, where women workers report threats like underwear theft and spiked drinks.
CEO Dino Otranto said the company is committed to a safe workplace and urged industry standards.
Fortescue has invested $300 million in security upgrades such as deadlocks, CCTV and lighting and agreed to spend $1.4 million with WorkSafe Western Australia.