A former technology manager at ANZ has filed a lawsuit in the Federal Court, alleging he was terminated after reporting bullying by a senior executive.
The plaintiff claims the executive frequently threatened his job, spoke aggressively, and fabricated performance concerns to justify the dismissal.
The legal action arrives as ANZ navigates a significant period of organizational change.
Chief Executive Nuno Matos has overseen a major restructuring of the bank, which included the redundancy of 3,500 staff members as part of a new strategic direction.
The lawsuit introduces a new layer of governance and cultural scrutiny for the lender during this transition.
While the case centers on an individual employment dispute, it highlights broader risks associated with large-scale corporate restructuring.