Rinehart threatened by mother over trust, court hears

Bianca Rinehart, daughter of mining billionaire Gina Rinehart, has been threatened and intimidated by her mother since a feud over a family trust began, a Sydney court has heard.

Ms Rinehart has faced Sydney's Supreme Court to argue why she should be allowed to take control of a $5 billion family trust.

Mrs Rinehart stepped aside as trustee in late 2013 and a civil case is trying to determine whether a family member or an outsider should take her place.

Bianca Rinehart is the first family member to give evidence in court since the case was lodged three years ago.

more: Rinehart threatened by mother over trust, court hears

Bianca Rinehart, daughter of mining billionaire Gina Rinehart, has been threatened and intimidated by her mother since a feud over a family trust began, a Sydney court has heard.

Ms Rinehart has faced Sydney's Supreme Court to argue why she should be allowed to take control of a $5 billion family trust.

Mrs Rinehart stepped aside as trustee in late 2013 and a civil case is trying to determine whether a family member or an outsider should take her place.

Bianca Rinehart is the first family member to give evidence in court since the case was lodged three years ago.