Hidden Cameras On Navy Ship
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- Laura LavelleABC News (AU)
- Matthew KnottSydney Morning Herald
- Ashley NickelDaily Mail
- Olivia IrelandBBC
- Shweta SharmaThe Independent
- Kylie StevensDaily Mail
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A recording device was discovered in the cabin of the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin on October 11.
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Defence said in its statement that the “welfare of individuals remains Defence’s priority, and support is ongoing”.
“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,” it said.
'Defence takes this incident extremely seriously and does not tolerate unacceptable behaviour in any form.
Military police are investigating the incident and working with civilian authorities.
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Person of interest identified in the HMAS Leeuwin hidden camera scandal as Navy bosses address 'despicable betrayal of trust'
How it changed
- 14 Oct
A recording device was discovered in the cabin of the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Leeuwin on October 11.
- 15 Oct
An Australian Defence Force member has been identified as a person of interest, after a recording device was found in the women's bathroom of a Navy ship.
Coverage 9 articles
15 Oct Person of interest identified in the HMAS Leeuwin hidden camera scandal as Navy bosses address 'despicable betrayal of trust'
Daily Mail15 Oct ‘Despicable betrayal of trust’: Navy chief orders sweep of fleet after spy cam found on ship
Sydney Morning Herald15 Oct Hidden cameras found in women’s showers on Australian navy ship
The Independent15 Oct Breaking: Person of interest identified after recording device found on navy ship
ABC News (AU)
14 Oct Hidden video recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship
BBC
14 Oct Hidden camera uncovered in an Australian navy ship cabin as a police probe is launched
Daily Mail14 Oct Hidden camera found in female showers on navy ship
Sydney Morning Herald14 Oct Recording device discovered on navy ship, sparking investigation
Sydney Morning Herald14 Oct Breaking: Recording device found in cabin of Australian navy ship
ABC News (AU)
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