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one eagle – waterfront brisbane
level 30, 1 eagle street
brisbane qld 4000
+61 7 3235 0400

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40-42 scott st,
dandenong vic 3175
+61 3 9794 2600

melbourne

level 7, 600 bourke st,
melbourne vic 3000
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grosvenor place
level 11, 225 george st,
sydney nsw 2000
+61 2 8298 9533

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John-Anthony Hodgens

principal lawyer, employment, safety and migration

meet John-Anthony

about John-Anthony

brisbane office +61 7 3235 0435
legal secretary: rachael davis +61 7 3235 0479

about John-Anthony

John-Anthony (JA) is passionate about delivering ‘no nonsense solutions’ for workplace issues faced by employers, local government organisations and executives alike.

Recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended Employment and Workplace Health and Safety lawyer, JA is a trusted advisor for an array of clientele in the construction, medical, transport, health, government, resources, manufacturing, education and retail sectors.

His work for the past 20 years has been in employment and safety law, but he credits his prior military training for providing him with the strong critical problem solving and strategic thinking skills, which he combines with his knowledge of the law, to fashion the delivery of practical solutions.

CEOs and HR Directors recognise JA as being the ‘go to guy’ with the ability to work seamlessly with existing operational and line management teams. He has been acclaimed by clients for his “frank and fearless” approach to representing and protecting his clients’ commercial interests.”

Areas of Expertise

  • Compliance and governance
  • Crisis response management
  • Employment
  • Human resources training
  • Industrial disputes
  • Management and conduct of investigations
  • Occupational health and safety
  • Restraint litigation
  • Restructures

industries

  • Construction
  • Education
  • Government
  • Health
  • Manufacturing
  • Resources
  • Retail
  • Transport

additional qualifications

certificate four, training and assessment
certified icams lead investigator, construction and rail

awards

doyle’s guide, recommended lawyer, employer representation, 2023 & 2024

recommended employment lawyer 

best lawyers, recognised for employee benefits law, 2024

doyle’s guide, recommended lawyer, workplace health and safety guide, 2018-2020

doyle’s guide, leading lawyer, employment law, 2018