Deceased and bystanders in 2016 Dreamworld ride tragedy awarded bravery commendations

A man who died in the 2016 Dreamworld Thunder River Rapids tragedy has been posthumously given a bravery award after he used his final moments to save his niece.

Luke Dorsett who stopped his niece from falling out of the raft but died alongside his sister Kate Goodchild and partner Roozi Araghi, has been awarded the Commendation for Brave Conduct from the Governor-General, David Hurley.

The ride malfunction at the Gold Coast theme park on 25th October 2016 also claimed the life of a fourth person, Sydney woman Cindy Low.

Group Bravery Citation were also presented to bystanders Thomas Hanson, Danny Haber and Joedy Vincent who helped in the aftermath of the accident.

Haber was in the queue at Dreamworld when he heard the rafts colliding. He jumped the safety barrier and ran towards the sounds of people screaming.

Haber has been commended for his brave conduct and also received a group award shared with fellow park guests turned first responders including Hanson and Vincent.

Haber attempted to save some of those trapped in the ride who ultimately died and also carried children away from the scene to prevent them from seeing the unfolding horror.

Governor General Hurley recognised 89 people for their brave acts across 50 decorations on Tuesday. Eight were awarded a bravery medal, 38 received a commendation for brave conduct and four group bravery awards were presented to 45 people.

Two Australian bravery lists are announced each year based on an independent council making recommendations to the Governor General.

Governor General Hurley, said he hoped posthumous bravery awards brought “some comfort” to loved ones and ensured “their stories will not be forgotten”.

Images: Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids prior to the 2016 tragedy (top) and Luke Dorsett, who died in the tragedy, has been awarded the Commendation for Brave Conduct from the Governor-General, David Hurley (below).