Inquiry into sexual assaults and harassment in WA's FIFO industry urges reporting overhaul, training

A scathing report into sexual assault and harassment within WA's fly-in, fly-out mining industry has found women have been subjected to "an appalling range of behaviours". Key points: The inquiry received nearly 100 submissions over almost a year Thursday's report details stories of several women being sexually assaulted It found sexual harassment continued to be prevalent in the industry Titled 'Enough is Enough', the report details how sexual harassment is "generally accepted or overlooked" and describes the "failure" of miners to recognise what was happening in their workplaces. "We have recommended the industry explore options, which could operate effectively and fairly to prevent habitual sexual harassment offenders continuing to be re-employed in the mining workplace," she said. The report's recommendations include: The government establish a forum to explore the scale of the issue and consider opportunities for redress Mining companies ensure there are "serious repercussions, including dismissal" for anyone who seeks sexual favours The industry establishing acceptable standards for safety and security on site Regulators improving guidelines and definitions across all areas of the system An expert group be established within WorkSafe WA to investigate reports of sexual harassment and assault.