Hidden camera found in Australian navy ship cabin

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 14:09 · Archive

A hidden video recording device was discovered in an Australian navy ship's cabin on Sunday.

A hidden video recording device was discovered on Sunday in a cabin aboard HMAS Leeuwin, a Royal Australian Navy ship docked in Cairns, Queensland. The Australian Defence Force confirmed the incident and referred it to the Joint Military Police United for investigation.

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie, a former veteran, disclosed the discovery to parliament on Wednesday after being contacted by personnel. She reported allegations that concealed cameras had been found in female sailors' shower facilities. Lambie told the Senate: 'How many of our female sailors have unknowingly been recorded in their most private moments? How much footage has been distributed online so far, retained or uploaded without knowledge or consent?'

The BBC reports that Lambie was also told the discovery prevented the vessel from sailing while investigations were ongoing. She and others expressed concern that more recording devices may be hidden elsewhere on navy vessels. The Defence Force stated that 'Defence takes this incident extremely serious and does not tolerate unacceptable behaviour in any form' and said the ship remained docked to enable investigation and provide support to crew members.

How it is being reported

• Hidden video recording device found in cabin of Australian navy shipAustralia's military confirms the device had been discovered, after a senator reports being contacted with allegations of concealed cameras on the ship.BBC News · 14 Oct, 13:20
• Hidden camera uncovered in an Australian navy ship cabin as a police probe is launchedrecording devices could be hidden onboard HMAS Leeuwin.Daily Mail · 14 Oct, 12:05

In this story: HMAS Leeuwin · Jacqui Lambie · Cairns · Queensland · Australian Defence Force

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