Hidden video recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship
A hidden video recording device was discovered in a cabin on the HMAS Leeuwin, leading to an investigation by the Australian Defence Force. Senator Jacqui Lambie has raised concerns about potential privacy breaches and the possibility that footage may have been uploaded online.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious concerns regarding the safety, privacy, and internal culture of the Australian military, particularly concerning female personnel.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, A video recording device was located on Sunday in the cabin of Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin in Cairns, Queensland
A hidden video recording device has been found in an Australian navy ship's cabin, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) has confirmed.
The device was located on Sunday in the cabin of Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin in Cairns, Queensland.
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".
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.
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