Backpacker families demand justice after Laos methanol deaths

The families of Australian backpackers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both 19, who died from methanol poisoning in Laos, are calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to intervene after learning the likely maximum penalty for those responsible is one year in jail and a collective fine of $1,600 Australian dollars. The parents say this falls short of genuine justice and are urging the government to push Laos authorities to pursue more serious charges, including manslaughter. The families have had no direct communication with Laos authorities throughout the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.