Federal court claim

Response to claim filed in the Federal Court of Australia into sexual harassment


LAST UPDATED: 9 JUNE 2025

We can confirm that Rio Tinto received a claim that commenced in the Federal Court in December 2024. We treat all such claims with the utmost seriousness and will continue to engage in the process respectfully.

We do not tolerate any form of sexual harassment or sex-based harassment. We take all concerns about workplace safety, culture and breaches of our values, or our Code of Conduct extremely seriously. This extends to our entire network, including business partners, contractors, and suppliers. We are absolutely committed to creating safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. 

We encourage employees, contractors, and the public to report any harmful or disrespectful behaviour through MyVoice, our independent and confidential reporting system. 

In 2021, Rio Tinto commissioned an external review of workplace culture led by former Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick. The resulting Everyday Respect report, published openly in February 2022, provided critical insights and recommendations for improvement. 

Our work in this area continues.

While the recent progress review of the Everyday Respect Report recommendations, published in full in November 2024, found our actions in response to the report are helping make Rio Tinto a better place to work, it also found there is still work to do in fostering an environment where all employees feel safe, valued, and respected.