The father of a Coffs Harbour man feared dead after New Zealand's volcanic eruption slammed DFAT's real lack of consideration for the welfare of the families of the deceased.
The father of a Coffs Harbour man feared dead after New Zealand's volcanic eruption has criticised authorities for a lack of communication about his son.Missing Knox Grammar students Matthew and Berend were described as"popular" and"enthusiastic"High school sweethearts Rick Elzer and Karla Mathews boarded the Ovation of the Seas cruise liner in Circular Quay in Sydney last Wednesday but never made it back from their adventures.
"We are frustrated by the lack of information provided to us from the Australian authorities up until now," he said. "To be reliant on media reports for information shows a real lack of consideration for the welfare of the families of the deceased." Paul Murtha and Alex Severus have since abandoned the Ovation of the Seas ship and are by the bed side of another friend at Auckland Hospital."We acknowledge the mammoth efforts undertaken by Paul Murtha and Alex Severus, who are travelling with Rick and Karla," Mr Elzer said.
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