A concealed video recording device has been discovered aboard a Royal Australian Navy ship docked in Cairns, the defence department has confirmed, following allegations in parliament about a camera found in a women’s shower. The incident occurred on the HMAS Leeuwin three days prior to the official announcement, with police now leading the investigation. While the defence spokesperson acknowledged the finding, they declined to specify the exact location of the device beyond confirming it was within the ship’s cabin. The revelation comes as lawmakers raise concerns over privacy and security on naval vessels.
Defence announcement comes after Jacqui Lambie tells parliament a camera had been found concealed in a women’s shower on boardGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA “video recording device” was found in the cabin of a Royal Australian Navy ship in Cairns, the defence department has revealed, just hours after senator Jacqui Lambie alleged in parliament that a camera had been found concealed in a women’s shower on the vessel.The department confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that a device had been found aboard the HMAS Leeuwin three days earlier. In a statement after Guardian Australia had contacted the department for response to Lambie’s allegations, a spokesperson said police were investigating, but did not reveal further details about where the device was located. Continue reading...
