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Fortescue Metals Group is under fire from a sweeping class action lawsuit alleging decades of sexual harassment at remote mining sites, with claims of unwanted advances and hostile conduct. CEO Andrew Forrest responded with a firm message: anyone engaging in such behavior is “in the wrong company,” as safety and respect are non-negotiable. This echoes past industry failures, including a prior inquiry that exposed a toxic culture and called for accountability — yet little has changed. Workers’ safety and dignity remain at stake, with victims describing disturbing patterns of abuse. Government officials and the Sex Discrimination Commissioner are demanding answers on why past reforms haven’t worked, while Fortescue vows to enforce its zero-tolerance policy and protect those who speak up — but the real test lies in whether actions match words.

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