Hidden camera found in female showers on navy ship

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Hidden camera found in female showers on navy ship. (2026, October 14). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/hidden-camera-found-in-female-showers-on-navy-ship-20261014-p615nr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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Defence and military police are investigating the discovery of a hidden camera in the female showers on the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin, which was docked in Cairns. The incident has prompted an urgent inquiry to address the privacy breach affecting sailors aboard the vessel.

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A hidden video recording device was discovered in a female-only cabin aboard HMAS Leeuwin, a Royal Australian Navy ship docked in Cairns, Queensland on October 11, 2026. The incident sparked an urgent investigation by the Joint Military Police Unit and Defence, with concerns raised that footage from the camera may have been uploaded online before its discovery. Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie reported receiving information suggesting cameras had been found in female shower facilities. On October 15, a person of interest was identified as a navy member who has since been stood down with pay to cooperate with the ongoing investigation, which includes audits of other ships for similar devices. Defence Minister Pat Conroy condemned the behavior as "reprehensible" and undermining personnel's dignity and privacy.

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