Santos v Fluor
[2025] QSC 184
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Editorial Notes
- Published Case Name:
Santos v Fluor
- Shortened Case Name:
Santos v Fluor
- MNC:
[2025] QSC 184
- Court:
QSC
- Judge(s):
Freeburn J
- Date:
08 Aug 2025
Litigation History
| Event | Citation or File | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Judgment | [2025] QSC 184 | 08 Aug 2025 | - |
| Notice of Appeal Filed | File Number: CA 3832/25 | 28 Aug 2025 | - |
Appeal Status
Appeal Pending
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| SBAN v Minister for Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs | [2002] FCA 591 | 1 citation |
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Cases Citing
| Case Name | Full Citation | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Together Queensland, Industrial Union of Employees v State of Queensland (Queensland Health) | [2025] QIRC 217 | 1 citation |