Key facts
- A video recording device was found on the HMAS Leeuwin navy ship in Cairns, Queensland.
- The Australian Defence Force confirmed the discovery and referred the incident to the Joint Military Police Unit.
- Senator Jacqui Lambie alleged concealed cameras were found in female sailors' shower facilities on the ship.
- The HMAS Leeuwin remained docked to allow for an investigation and to support the crew.
The Australian Department of Defence confirmed on Wednesday that a video recording device was found aboard the HMAS Leeuwin on Sunday. The discovery was made while the navy ship was docked in Cairns, Queensland. The department stated that the incident was referred to the Joint Military Police Unit for investigation.
This confirmation followed allegations made by Senator Jacqui Lambie earlier on Wednesday. Lambie, a former veteran and defence advocate, told the Australian Senate that she had been contacted by personnel with claims that "concealed cameras have recently been found in the female sailors' showers facilities" on the HMAS Leeuwin. She also raised concerns about footage from these cameras potentially being uploaded online.