Joanna Minchinton

Joanna Minchinton serves as the Head of Legal and Consulting at IRiQ Law, a boutique employment law firm committed to offering timely and commercially sensible advice across all facets of the employment relationship. Admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland and the High Court of Australia, Joanna is noted for her decisive and strategic approach to complex workplace relations. Her accomplished career includes leadership roles at organisations such as Business Chamber Queensland, the Queensland Hotels Association, and the Australian Medical Association in Brisbane and Sydney. A life member of the Industrial Relations Society of Queensland and the Australian Labour and Employment Relations Association, she is acknowledged for her significant contributions to employment relations. Joanna is adept at offering expert support in employment relations, workforce strategy, and compliance. Her credentials include advocacy in key tribunals such as the Fair Work Commission, along with delivering workforce programs globally. As a regular guest lecturer at Griffith University, she imparts her extensive knowledge to future professionals and serves on its Industry Advisory Board. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Laws, an MBA, a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice, and a Graduate Diploma of Employment Law, reflecting her robust foundation in both legal and business management.