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We've cracked the BHP insurance scam. They are gouging coal workers, lowballing insurance risk, tapping into icare (other people's insurance) and compromising the courts by muzzling evidence
#auspol #unions #bhp #minterellison
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Grifting icare, gouging workers. BHP's big insurance scam unveiled - Michael West
BHP and MinterEllison are covering up a coal industry insurance scam at the expense of mining workers and icare. Michael West reports.
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September 29, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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MinterEllison threatens journalist again, BHP still suing coal miner

Michael West reports.

Read it here:
https://michaelwest.com.au/minterellison-threatens-journalist-again-bhp-still-suing-coal-miner/
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July 31, 2026 at 9:09 AM
michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
Excellent appointment. MinterEllison have deep expertise in bullying and harrassment. They are giving us a good old bullying right now, and disabled coal miner Simon Turner is a long-term victim of MinterEllison
August 13, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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#auspol #unions #bhp #minterellison #icare
September 29, 2026 at 9:21 AM
michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
BHP sues us, we publish on BHP suing us, BHP says we must be silenced even more urgently.
#minterellison #auspol #streisandeffect
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BHP wanted us silenced NOW. The Federal Court said no - Michael West
Judge rejects urgent application by Australia's biggest company BHP and MinterEllison to drag a coal miner and MWM journalist into court
michaelwest.com.au
May 15, 2026 at 4:12 AM
michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
MinterEllison is threatening us again. Bullying us to disclose a journalist's sources. What an irony that we have raised money to put food on a coal miner's table while BHP and Minters starve him
#auspol
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MinterEllison threatens journalist again, BHP still suing coal miner - Michael West
MinterEllison is threatening to sue Michael West again while BHP continues to put their proverbial foot on coal miner Simon Turner's throat
michaelwest.com.au
July 31, 2026 at 8:33 AM
michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
BHP uses Court to muzzle media on coal miner's wage theft case. MWM rejects claim. Miner asks Court to dismiss MinterEllison solicitor from case due to conflict of interest
#auspol #BHP
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Coal wage theft. BHP's solicitor MinterEllison faces conflict of interest claim - Michael West
The coal miner being sued by BHP has asked the Federal Court to remove a MinterEllison solicitor who is also a witness to the case
michaelwest.com.au
May 25, 2026 at 3:16 AM
michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
Why are BHP & MinterEllison bullying coal miner Simon Turner & journalists? To cover up a big insurance scam. High Court dec on Orica has them exposed.
#auspol
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High Court: look at the work, not the paperwork. Is BHP looking? - Michael West
High Court decision in Orica case effects coal miner Simon Turner's compensation case against BHP. MinterEllison is trying to shut it down.
michaelwest.com.au
September 17, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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“BHP and its lawyers MinterEllison have put Australia’s justice system in a tricky predicament. They have exploited the courts for commercial purposes, via their action against injured coal miner Simon Turner, to cover-up an insurance scam.” #auspol
September 29, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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Grifting icare, gouging workers. BHP's big insurance scam unveiled - Michael West
BHP and MinterEllison are covering up a coal industry insurance scam at the expense of mining workers and icare. Michael West reports.
michaelwest.com.au
September 29, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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In 2023 two Palestinian authors were invited THEN AXED. A law firm, MinterEllison, was a sponsor of the Adelaide Writers Festival then withdrew its support because Palestinian authors were invited. Israel is trying to control Australia’s arts as well as our govt.
January 10, 2026 at 12:21 AM
michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
We've invited BHP's Mike Henry to a "CEO Arm Wrestle" at the BHP Ball and Inaugural MinterEllison Press Freedom Oration to help raise awareness about freedom of speech and strategic litigation!
July 1, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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This whole thing is nuts michaelwest.com.au/bhp-urgent-s...
BHP seeks urgent suppression orders in trial against coal miner and MWM publisher - Michael West
BHP and MinterEllison sought urgent court orders last night to suppress their lawsuit against coal miner Simon Turner and Michael West Media
michaelwest.com.au
May 28, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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BHP is taking @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social to court!
After changing his undies, Michael spoke to us about the David vs Goliath battle ahead: arationalfear.substack.com/p/bhp-is-out... #auspol #minterellison #bhp
BHP is out to get Michael West Media!
🎙️ NEW PODCAST: Feat. Michael West
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May 20, 2026 at 11:06 PM
michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
Ambulance chasing takes its toll. Miner ill. Case vacated as epic BHP, MinterEllison matter drags on. Old Minerals Council boss 'sorry' email emerges
#auspol
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July 15, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Coal wage theft. BHP’s solicitor MinterEllison faces conflict of interest claim https://michaelwest.com.au/coal-wage-theft-bhps-solicitor-minterellison-faces-conflict-of-interest-claim/ #auspol
Coal wage theft. BHP's solicitor MinterEllison faces conflict of interest claim - Michael West
The coal miner being sued by BHP has asked the Federal Court to remove a MinterEllison solicitor who is also a witness to the case
michaelwest.com.au
May 25, 2026 at 5:08 AM
michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
BHP seeks urgent suppression orders last night in its case this morning against coalminer & MWM.

#auspol #openjustice
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BHP seeks urgent suppression orders in trial against coal miner and MWM publisher - Michael West
BHP and MinterEllison sought urgent court orders last night to suppress their lawsuit against coal miner Simon Turner and Michael West Media
michaelwest.com.au
May 28, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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michaelwest.com.au/grifting-ica... and its lawyers MinterEllison have put Australia’s justice system in a tricky predicament. They have exploited the courts for commercial purposes, via their action against injured coal miner Simon Turner, to cover-up an insurance scam.
Grifting icare, gouging workers. BHP's big insurance scam unveiled - Michael West
BHP and MinterEllison are covering up a coal industry insurance scam at the expense of mining workers and icare. Michael West reports.
michaelwest.com.au
September 29, 2026 at 10:13 AM
michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
BHP just threatened us with costs. They refused to respond to media inquiries, sued us out of the blue, demanded the case be suppressed, and now are trying to get us to pay their legal costs for our request to the Court to not be sued.
#auspol
#freeaustralia
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You are invited! - Michael West
Help us celebrate ten years of independent journalism, aka the "BHP Ball", incorporating the MinterEllison Press Freedom (Not) Oration.
michaelwest.com.au
June 3, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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After @news.abc.net.au revelations on this week's 4 Corners about BHP quietly walking away from its climate commitments, it covers itself in further glory with its pursuit of @michaelwest.com.au.web.brid.gy & now seeking a suppression order over its own lawsuit.

michaelwest.com.au/bhp-urgent-s...
BHP seeks urgent suppression orders in trial against coal miner and MWM publisher - Michael West
BHP and MinterEllison sought urgent court orders last night to suppress their lawsuit against coal miner Simon Turner and Michael West Media
michaelwest.com.au
May 28, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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MinterEllison pulls logo from Sydney Biennale after DJ storm
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MinterEllison pulls logo from Sydney Biennale after DJ storm
The firm wanted to prevent “any association with or endorsement of” views expressed by DJ Haram on opening night, but remains the festival’s legal adviser.
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March 19, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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"Australia’s biggest company has been dipping into the NSW government insurance scheme icare to pay workers’ compensation claims instead of using its dedicated coal mining industry fund Coal Mines Insurance (CMI)."
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Grifting icare, gouging workers. BHP's big insurance scam unveiled - Michael West
BHP and MinterEllison are covering up a coal industry insurance scam at the expense of mining workers and icare. Michael West reports.
michaelwest.com.au
September 29, 2026 at 10:45 PM
yelgeb.bsky.social
"The underlying dispute between BHP and Turner continues, with the former BHP coal miner attempting to restrain MinterEllison from acting for BHP on the basis of an alleged conflict of interest."
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BHP drops case against MWM as proceedings turn to MinterEllison - Michael West
BHP has dropped its case against MWM but continues to sue coal miner Simon Turner, defend conflict of interest claims against MinterEllison.
michaelwest.com.au
June 5, 2026 at 12:33 AM
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BHP drops case against MWM as proceedings turn to MinterEllison https://michaelwest.com.au/bhp-drops-case-against-mwm-as-proceedings-turn-to-minterellison/ #auspol
BHP drops case against MWM as proceedings turn to MinterEllison - Michael West
BHP has dropped its case against MWM but continues to sue coal miner Simon Turner, defend conflict of interest claims against MinterEllison.
michaelwest.com.au
June 5, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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BHP wanted us silenced NOW. The Federal Court said no https://michaelwest.com.au/bhp-wanted-us-silenced-now-the-federal-court-said-no/ #auspol
BHP wanted us silenced NOW. The Federal Court said no
Judge rejects an urgent application by Australia's biggest company BHP and its solicitors MinterEllison to drag a coal miner and MWM journalist into court. Michael West reports.
michaelwest.com.au
May 15, 2026 at 11:12 PM