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HMAS Leeuwin hidden camera discovery sparks Navy investigation

Australian Navy hidden camera HMAS Leeuwin sexual violence investigation military security

A hidden video recording device was discovered on the HMAS Leeuwin, a Royal Australian Navy ship, while it was docked in Cairns, Queensland. The device was reportedly located in a cabin or shower facility used by female sailors.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has confirmed the incident and identified an ADF member as a person of interest. The matter has been referred to the Joint Military Police Unit, which is working alongside civilian authorities. Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Matt Buckley has condemned the act as a “despicable betrayal of trust” and has ordered a 100% audit of all bathrooms across the Navy fleet to ensure personnel safety.

Senator Jacqui Lambie raised the issue in the Australian Senate, noting allegations that footage from the cameras may have been uploaded online prior to their discovery. She has called for an independent investigation, arguing that the Defence department should not be responsible for investigating its own culture. The HMAS Leeuwin has remained alongside in Cairns to facilitate the investigation and provide support to the crew.

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Australian Defence Force · Cairns · HMAS Leeuwin · Jacqui Lambie · Joint Military Police Unit · Matt Buckley

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‘Despicable betrayal of trust’: Navy chief orders sweep of fleet after spy cam found on ship [www.europesays.com]
Skandal na vojnom brodu: U ženskim tuševima pronađene kamere [dalmatinskiportal.hr]
Hidden video recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship [www.bbc.co.uk]
'Consequences' to external military harassment probe [www.perthnow.com.au]
Uznemirujući slučaj na vojnom brodu: Skrivenim kamerama snimali žene pod tušem? [n1info.hr]
Australie : une caméra vidéo dans les douches des femmes d'un navire militaire, enquête ouverte [information.tv5monde.com]
Hidden video camera found in women’s bathroom on navy survey ship [psnews.com.au]
Phát hiện máy quay lén trong phòng nữ quân nhân trên tàu chiến Úc [thanhnien.vn]
‘Horrific’ find on navy ship prompts calls for probe [thenightly.com.au]
Call for independent probe after ‘horrific’ navy find [theqldr.com.au]
Call for independent probe after 'horrific' navy find [www.perthnow.com.au]
Navy member identified in hidden camera scandal [thewest.com.au]
‘Out of the bag’: Shock find in women’s showers on Aussie Navy ship [7news.com.au]