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Hidden video recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship

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Ireland, O. (2026, October 14). Hidden video recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3x2we8yjj1go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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BBC News · collected 2026-10-14 · by Olivia Ireland

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A hidden video recording device was discovered in the cabin of the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin in Cairns, Queensland, on Sunday. Independent senator Jacqui Lambie reported that she had been contacted by personnel alleging the presence of concealed cameras in female sailors' shower facilities. The Australian Defence Force confirmed the incident but did not specify if the device was found in a female-only space and stated it had referred the matter to Joint Military Police United for 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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ADF Australian Defence HMAS Leeuwin the Australian Defence Force

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Defence ORG · 3× Australian NORP · 2× ADF ORG · 1× Australia GPE · 1× Cairns GPE · 1× Jacqui Lambie PERSON · 1× Queensland GPE · 1× Royal Australian Navy ORG · 1× the Australian Defence Force ORG · 1× the Joint Military Police United ORG · 1×

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Australia's defence department has not said whether the device was found in a female-only space and said the incident was referred to the Joint Military Police United. Lambie told the Australian Senate on Wednesday: "I was also told this had occurred recently and prevented the vessel from sailing while investigations were ongoing.
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Hidden video recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship · assertive framing

Claims (13 extracted, 1 hedged)

- Published A hidden video recording device has been found in an Australian navy ship's cabin, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has confirmed. asserted
Force → publish → cabin
The device was located on Sunday in the cabin of Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin in Cairns, Queensland. asserted
device → locate → Cairns
The confirmation came after independent Australian senator Jacqui Lambie, a former veteran and defence advocate, told parliament she was contacted by personnel with allegations that "concealed cameras have recently been found in the female sailors' showers facilities". asserted
cameras → come → facilities
Australia's defence department has not said whether the device was found in a female-only space and said the incident was referred to the Joint Military Police United. Lambie told the Australian Senate on Wednesday: "I was also told this had occurred recently and prevented the vessel from sailing while investigations were ongoing. asserted
investigations → say → vessel
Even more disturbing are claims that footage from these cameras may have been uploaded online before the cameras were discovered. uncertain
cameras → upload → cameras
"How many of our female sailors have unknowingly been recorded in their most private moments? asserted
many → record → moments
How much footage has been distributed online so far, retained or uploaded without knowledge or consent? asserted
footage → distribute → knowledge
These are the questions today I ask Navy. asserted
I → ask → Navy
Later on Wednesday, the defence department confirmed it became aware of a video recording device being found in a HMAS Leeuwin cabin but did not give specific details on where it was discovered. asserted
it → confirm → details
"Defence takes this incident extremely seriously and does not tolerate unacceptable behaviour in any form," the department said in its statement. " asserted
department → take → statement
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
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