Reuters, Sunday Dec 14th:
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The Australian foreign ministry spokeswoman said Johanson's experience highlighted the need for proper preparation and consultation by anyone planning such a venture.
The United States and New Zealand have strict policies of offering little help beyond humanitarian assistance to try and discourage ad-hoc, unorganized adventures or tourism in the environmentally fragile Antarctic.
"Australia shares this position and will work with other countries toward a more effective tourism policy for the Antarctic in the coming months," the spokeswoman said.
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Takes a woman to sort you aussies out; both at home and in the middle of no-where
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