Updated Aug 25, 2026 – 11.55am, first published at 11.33amMining giant Fortescue has suspended an executive at the heart of a sexual harassment probe, days after defending its decision to allow the senior leader to keep working.The executive continued to work for the miner while law firm MinterEllison investigated claims last month by a female employee of alleged sexual harassment and bullying. However, that position was reversed on Tuesday.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles