Two Melbourne teenagers died after drinking methanol-laced alcohol in Laos in November 2024. Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, were among six tourists killed after a night at Nana backpackers hostel in Vang Vieng. Over a year later, their families discovered workers responsible were fined just $185 for destroying evidence. "We were shocked by the absolute injustice for our girls and the others," said Bianca's father, Mark Jones. The families learned about the court case through a group chat led by the parents of British lawyer Simone White, as they had no direct updates from the Laos government. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed the fines related to evidence destruction only in the case of an American tourist's death, not the girls'. Shaun Bowles, Holly's father, said, "We just we're out of options. It’s pretty devastating." The department apologized for poor communication. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she demanded "full accountability" from Laos and stressed charges should reflect the tragedy's seriousness. Laos had promised to bring those responsible to justice. The families continue to seek fair representation and answers about their daughters' deaths.