# The High Court of Australia has rejected an appeal from mining giant BHP to overturn a Same Job Same Pay ruling.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)*

## Key points

- The High Court rejected BHP's appeal against Same Job Same Pay orders at three Queensland mines.
- Over 2,000 Operations Services workers at BHP sites have already received pay rises up to $30,000.
- The Mining and Energy Union plans to pursue similar pay orders at other mines in NSW and Queensland.
- The Australian Resources and Energy Association estimates the ruling could cost BHP $1.3 billion annually.
- BHP's claim that Operations Services is exempt as a 'mining services provider' was not accepted by the courts.

**Companies:** BHP
**Countries:** Australia

[Read the full story on ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-09/high-court-rejects-bhp-appeal-attempt/106548110)

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