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Australia Demands Justice for Dead Backpackers | Perth News
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Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong pressed Laos for justice after the deaths of two young Australian backpackers, Holly Morton-Bowles and Bianca Jones, who died from methanol poisoning after drinking tainted “Tiger Vodka” in Vang Vieng. Despite Lao authorities previously citing lack of evidence and no autopsies, Australia demands a full investigation and accountability. Australia’s envoy Pablo Kang also met with Lao officials, and while charges may now be filed against the distillery owner, penalties remain uncertain — with estimates ranging from one to four years — sparking frustration from grieving families seeking closure.
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