Yeah I think that would be the general feel in Australia too. Certainly my first reaction. However I think there does need to further consideration of this issue. I refer primarily to "charity event management". I think there is a lot of bogus, inept conduct taking place 'in the name of charity'. This runs right through the spectrum from event management (varying degrees of negligence) to individuals 'purporting' to raise money for charity when their intentions are clearly selfish (varying degrees of misleading and deceptive conduct).

A lawsuit is not the answer however I am certainly open minded to a sharper look at the 'charity industry'. If this death occurred in Melbourne on a charity ride due partially to taking people on a stupidly dangerous route then there would be immense community pressure to review every aspect of how that ride is conducted and by whom.

If the parent's felt/feel the charity organising the event has 'glossed over' in anyway the death of their daughter then the threat of a lawsuit may well be a valid tactic in such a historically litigious society (seppoland).

Every parent has the right to fight for 1) recognition of their child's death and 2) engage any means necessary to promote a safer future environment for other children. I would be very surprised if they (the parents) are interested in compensatory damages - this will be a pursuit of punitive damages.

Charity organisations that choose to enter the 'event management' market need to do so with care. If you cant do it properly then go back to door knocking IMO.