FAMILY HEARTS ACHE FOR CINDY

Ardent Leisure Theme Parks chief executive John Osborne, speaking outside court after the sentencing:

“I wanted to be here today to say Ardent Leisure apologies unreservedly for the past circumstances and failures at Dreamworld that resulted in the tragic loss of four lives and for the ongoing impact that this terrible tragedy has had on so many people.

“On behalf of the Ardent board and the new Dreamworld leadership team, I would also like to express our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Roozi Araghi, Luke Dorsett, Kate Goodchild and Cindy Low for their enormous loss. It is impossible to comprehend how the families feel and it was heartbreaking to hear their statements today.

“My thoughts and prayers are with them. Ardent accepts responsibility for this tragedy and fully accepts the court’s decision. There has been considerable change at Dreamworld as was acknowledged by the coroner in his report. This change driven by the new leadership team has resulted in a complete overhaul of Dreamworld’s safety systems, which has led to enhancements to existing safety systems and practices and the adoption of new ones.

“The construction of the memorial garden that was announced in February was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and this project will recommence in the next few months following consultation with immediate family members.

“I sincerely hope that now that prosecution has been finalised, this will go some way towards furthering the healing process for family members and all those who have been hurt so deeply by this tragedy.”