A hidden camera discovered in a bathroom on an Australian naval ship has prompted strong condemnation from defense officials, who describe the incident as an "act of sexual violence" and a "despicable betrayal of trust." The Australian Defence Force has identified a member of the crew as a "person of interest" in ongoing investigations, following reports that the device was found in a female shower facility. The revelation comes after a senator disclosed the discovery in the Senate, with the navy chief later confirming the presence of the recording device. Authorities are now examining the circumstances surrounding the installation and use of the camera.
Vice Adm Buckley calls incident an ‘act of sexual violence’ and a ‘despicable betrayal of trust’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe defence department says a member of the Australian Defence Force is a “person of interest” in investigations after a video recording device was found in a bathroom on HMAS Leeuwin, in what the chief of navy called a “despicable betrayal of trust”.A day after senator Jacqui Lambie told the Senate that a hidden camera had been found in a female shower facility onboard the naval ship, docked in Cairns, navy chief Matt Buckley confirmed a “video recording device” had been located in one of the ship’s bathrooms. Continue reading...
