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‘Alpha’ culture: AACo bullying, homophobia claims raised

Liam WalshReporter

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Key Points

  • AACo is one of Australia’s biggest beef producers.
  • An internal safety report raised claims of an ‘alpha’ culture at one property.
  • AACo says it does not tolerate unsafe behaviour. 

An “alpha group” of staff on an AACo property allegedly “routinely bullied, intimidated and harassed their peers”, according to an internal safety report at the cattle giant, which proclaims the importance of an inclusive culture.

And a gay contractor working for AACo was allegedly exposed to homophobic slurs while working on one of its outback properties.

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Liam Walsh writes on investigations and companies with The Australian Financial Review. He has won multiple media awards, worked in Japan and is now based in Brisbane. Email Liam at liam.walsh@afr.com.au

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