Breaking: Recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship

ABC News (AU) · collected 2026-10-14 · by Laura Lavelle

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A recording device was found in a cabin aboard the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin on October 11. The military police have initiated an investigation, collaborating with civilian authorities to address this security breach.

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Story summary

A hidden recording device was discovered in the female shower facilities of HMAS Leeuwin, a Royal Australian Navy ship docked in Cairns, Queensland on October 11. Defence officials and military police are conducting an investigation into the incident, which has raised concerns about sexual assault and harassment within the military. Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie reported receiving a letter claiming that footage from these cameras might have been uploaded online before the device was found, though it is unclear if this is true. The government recently appointed Natasha Stott Despoja to lead an inquiry into sexual violence in the defence force, following recommendations from a royal commission on veteran suicide.

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📰 Recording Device Found On Navy Ship

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Recording device discovered on navy ship, sparking investigation same event · 100%

The Sydney Morning Herald

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“Both articles describe the discovery of a recording device in the cabin of HMAS Leeuwin on the same date, involving the same investigation by military police and civilian authorities.”

Hidden camera found in female showers on navy ship different event · 75%

The Sydney Morning Herald

⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 2 📰 publisher trust 61

“The articles describe different incidents on the same ship: one involves a recording device found in a cabin, while the other mentions a hidden camera found in female showers.”

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Lavelle, L. (2026, October 14). Breaking: Recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-14/queensland-navy-investigation-recording-device/107267072

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Laura Lavelle

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HMAS Leeuwin Royal Australian Navy

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Royal Australian Navy ORG · 1×

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In short: A recording device was discovered in the cabin of the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin on October 11.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-14

2026-10-14 · ABC News (AU)

Breaking: Recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship · assertive framing

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Investigation underway after recording device found in cabin of HMAS Leeuwin navy ship asserted

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In short: A recording device was discovered in the cabin of the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin on October 11. asserted

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Military police are investigating the incident and working with civilian authorities. asserted

police → investigate → authorities

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