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Convicted Childers Backpacker Hostel murderer and arsonist Robert Paul Long has had his bid for parole denied.
Long learnt his fate on Tuesday after making his application for freedom last year.
Last year marked 20 years since Long lit the fire which tore through the Palace Hostel in Childers, killing 15 backpackers including two Australians.
After a 19-day trial in 2002, he was found guilty of two counts of murder and one count of arson and sentenced to life in prison.
He was then granted an extension to gather more material for the parole board until January 21 this year.