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Hidden camera uncovered in an Australian navy ship cabin as a police probe is launched

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Nickel, A. (2026, October 14). Hidden camera uncovered in an Australian navy ship cabin as a police probe is launched. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16207827/video-recording-showers-defence.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-14 · by Ashley Nickel

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A hidden video recording device was discovered in the women's showers of the HMAS Leeuwin, an Australian navy ship docked in Cairns, Queensland. Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie disclosed this incident to the federal Senate on Wednesday after receiving information from a former Navy member who alleged that footage had been shared online before the device was found. The Australian Defence Force confirmed the discovery and referred the case to authorities for further investigation.
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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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Defence Navy Senate Tasmanian the HMAS Leeuwin

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Defence ORG · 10× Senate ORG · 3× ADF ORG · 2× Cairns GPE · 2× Jacqui Lambie PERSON · 2× Lambie PERSON · 2× Navy ORG · 2× Tasmanian NORP · 2× Australian NORP · 1× Queensland GPE · 1×

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'We know many women aren't feeling safe inside Defence spaces, and again we say to Labor: you've got to restore faith with Defence personnel, you've got to make women and other people feel safe in Defence spaces,' he said. The Leeuwin remains docked in Cairns to enable the investigation and provide support to crew members onboard.
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🔮 The senator fears that more recording devices could be hidden onboard HMAS Leeuwin '

Claims (22 extracted, 1 hedged)

A secret video recording device was found hidden in the women's showers onboard an Australian navy ship, prompting an investigation by authorities. asserted
device → record → authorities
Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie revealed the disturbing incident to the federal Senate on Wednesday after she received an email from a former Navy member. asserted
she → reveal → member
The device was discovered aboard the HMAS Leeuwin on Sunday while the ship was docked in Cairns in Far North Queensland. asserted
ship → discover → Queensland
The Australian Defence Force has confirmed that it is aware of the matter and has referred the incident to authorities. Lambie's source claimed that footage from the device was shared online before it was found. 'How many of our female sailors have been recorded in their most private moments?' she asked the Senate. asserted
she → confirm → Senate
'How much footage has been distributed so far… without knowledge or consent? ' asserted
footage → distribute → knowledge
These are the questions I today ask Navy. asserted
I → ask → Navy
A video-recording device was found in the women's showers aboard the HMAS Leeuwin (above) on Sunday asserted
device → record → Leeuwin
Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie (above) made the information public in Senate on Wednesday ' asserted
information → make → Wednesday
I want to know if they [Defence] have gone around on the rest of those boats, subs, whatever, and made sure there are no other cameras.' asserted
are → want → boats
A former veteran herself, the senator said that ADF members are now afraid that more recording devices have been hidden in private areas. asserted
devices → say → areas
'We are not sure if it's come from contractors that come on them (the ships) or if it's from Defence members,' Lambie told reporters. asserted
Lambie → come → reporters
We are so sick and tired of cover-up when it comes to abuse in Defence.' asserted
it → come → Defence
Greens leader David Shoebridge described the incident as 'incredibly concerning'. asserted
Shoebridge → describe → incident
'We know many women aren't feeling safe inside Defence spaces, and again we say to Labor: you've got to restore faith with Defence personnel, you've got to make women and other people feel safe in Defence spaces,' he said. The Leeuwin remains docked in Cairns to enable the investigation and provide support to crew members onboard. asserted
Leeuwin → know → members
'The incident was referred to the Joint Military Police Unit and Defence is working with civilian authorities,' an ADF statement read. asserted
statement → refer → authorities
The senator fears that more recording devices could be hidden onboard HMAS Leeuwin ' uncertain
devices → fear → Leeuwin
Defence takes this incident extremely seriously and does not tolerate unacceptable behaviour in any form. asserted
Defence → take → form
'The ship remained alongside to enable the investigation and ensure immediate support was provided to members of the ship's crew. asserted
support → remain → crew
The welfare of individuals remains Defence's priority, and support is ongoing. asserted
support → remain → individuals
'As the matter is currently under investigation and to protect the privacy of the affected individuals, Defence is unable to provide further comment at this time.' asserted
Defence → protect → time
The HMAS Leeuwin is a survey ship commissioned in 2000 and hosts a crew of 46. asserted
Leeuwin → commission → 46
Defence members can access 24/7 support at Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response Office – 1800 SEMPRO (1800 736 776) and Defence All-hours Support Line – 1800 628 036 asserted
members → access → Office
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