Leaking tents, 'substandard' gear given to sub-Antarctic expeditioners
Why This Matters
Key context: The Australian Antarctic Division says there are "lessons to be learnt" after expeditioners were issued with "substandard" clothing and leaking tents on an island about 4,000 kilometres south-west of the Australian mainland. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The Australian Antarctic Division says there are "lessons to be learnt" after expeditioners were issued with "substandard" clothing and leaking tents on an island about 4,000 kilometres south-west of the Australian mainland.
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