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Video recording device found in cabin of HMAS Leeuwin navy ship in Cairns

The Guardian World Wednesday 14 October 2026, 07:19 UTC By Josh Butler 1 min read
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Defence announcement comes after Jacqui Lambie tells parliament a camera had been found concealed in a women’s shower on boardA “video recording device” was found in the cabin of an 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 boat. The department confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that a device had been found aboard the HMAS Leeuwin three days...

Defence announcement comes after Jacqui Lambie tells parliament a camera had been found concealed in a women’s shower on board

A “video recording device” was found in the cabin of an 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 boat.

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.

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