'Deep disbelief': Australian mother, son killed in plane tragedy
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has confirmed the two Australians killed in the French Alps plane crash were 68 year-old Carol Friday and her 29 year-old son Greig.
The pair were among 150 people killed when a Germanwings flight, operated by the budget carrier of Germany's Lufthansa, crashed in a remote area of the French Alps.
Ms Bishop read out a statement from the family during Question Time.
They were "in deep disbelief and crippled with sadness", it said.
Ms Friday was a loving mother of two and devoted wife to her husband Dave. She had just celebrated her 68th birthday.
Grieg Friday and his mother Carol were among 150 people killed in a plane crash in the French Alps. Photo: Facebook
Greig was to turn 30 in April, and was adored by all his family and friends.
The pair was enjoying a few weeks holiday before the start of Greig's stay in Europe, where he was to teach English this year.
"They were both extraordinary and exceptional people who were loved by many, who they loved in return," the statement read.
"They will forever be with us in our hearts, memories and dreams."
Greig Friday, who was to turn 30 next month, and his mother, Carol, both from Victoria, were among those killed in a plane crash in the French Alps. Photo: Supplied
