“Out of tragedy, comes something that will live on to benefit the whole community. Today Senator Helen Coonan, Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer announced that donations made to help build a memorial to Bali bombing victims will be tax deductible. This is a great outcome, particularly for the young people,” said Federal member for Gilmore Joanna Gash.

“The Bali tragedy affected the whole of Australia and the Dunn and Lewis Youth Development Foundation will ensure that the two young victims from the Ulladulla community, Craig Dunn and Danny Lewis, and all those who lost their lives are remembered.

The Foundation will build a complex to serve as a living memorial, linking generations together.

Senator Coonan said that, “from today, gifts of $2 or more made to the Dunn and Lewis Youth Development Foundation will be deductible for income tax purposes. Legislation to give effect to this announcement will be introduced as soon as practicable.”

“Craig and Danny, the Dunn and Lewis Youth Development foundation and the entire Ulladulla Community thank The Prime Minister John Howard Senator Coonan and the Member for Gilmore Joanna Gash for their time and effort in recognising this worthy charity,” said Gayle Dunn.

“Receiving this charity status is a major starting point to turn the devastating negative of the Bali Bombing into a positive outcome for so many young people who are still coming to terms with this tragedy that took so many innocent lives.

“My son Craig and his mate Danny were only starting their adult life. Over time their names will fade but through the Dunn and Lewis Youth Development Foundation, their spirit of Adventure and freedom of choice will remain entrenched in thousands of young people for generations to come.” said Mrs Dunn.