Hidden Cameras Found In Women's Showers Aboard Australian Navy Ship
Defence referred the case to military police as it investigates claims the footage may have been shared online.
- On Sunday, October 11, the Royal Australian Navy discovered a video recording device in a cabin aboard HMAS Leeuwin while the vessel was docked in Cairns, Queensland. Defence referred the matter to the Joint Military Police Unit.
- Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie revealed in the Senate on Wednesday that she received information the device was located in the "shower facilities." She alleged footage may have been uploaded online before discovery.
- Defence stated it takes the incident "extremely seriously" and confirmed the ship remained in port to enable the investigation. Officials emphasized that the "welfare of individuals remains Defence's priority, and support is ongoing."
- An ex-servicewoman told the ABC that a friend on the ship was instructed not to speak with the media. Greens Leader David Shoebridge said personnel "must be feeling this terrible sense of violation of privacy."
- The government has appointed former Democrats leader Natasha Stott Despoja to lead a new inquiry into sexual violence within the Australian Defence Force. A royal commission identified sexual misconduct as a "systemic issue" within the military.
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The Australian Navy has admitted that a recording device was found in the bathroom of a ship in port in October.
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The aircraft was discovered aboard the HMAS Leeuwin, docked in Cairns, in the north-eastern part of the country, and the Ministry of Defence stated earlier in a statement. The investigations identified a "suspect potential", a member of the armed forces. Navy officer Matt Buckley promised a full investigation to shed light on these "deprivable" facts: "In order to reassure all personnel, the Fleet Commander conducts a 100% audit of all our sanit…
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An investigation was opened in Australia following the discovery of a camera in the women's showers aboard a military ship.
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