Hidden camera found in female showers on navy ship

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-10-14

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Defence and military police are investigating the discovery of a hidden camera in the female showers on the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin, which was docked in Cairns. The incident has prompted an urgent inquiry to address the privacy breach affecting sailors aboard the vessel.

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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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“Both articles describe the discovery of a recording device on HMAS Leeuwin in Cairns, Queensland, leading to an investigation by military and civilian authorities.”

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“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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