ADF member ‘person of interest’ after video recorder found in HMAS Leeuwin women’s showers
Summary
A video recording device was found in a women's bathroom on the Australian navy ship HMAS Leeuwin. The Australian Defence Force is investigating, with one member identified as a person of interest, and the navy is supporting those affected.Key Facts
- A hidden camera was located in a female shower facility on HMAS Leeuwin, a Royal Australian Navy ship docked in Cairns.
- The navy’s chief, Vice Admiral Matt Buckley, called the incident an act of sexual violence and a serious betrayal of trust.
- An Australian Defence Force member is now a person of interest and is helping with the investigation by the Joint Military Police Unit.
- The navy is conducting a full check of all bathrooms across its fleet to prevent similar incidents.
- Defence Minister Richard Marles said the behavior is unacceptable and the priority is support for those affected.
- Senator Jacqui Lambie raised concerns about whether any footage had been shared without consent, asking questions about the impact on female sailors.
- The navy’s warrant officer is in Cairns to support the personnel on the ship.
- The navy has changed the ship’s schedule to allow a quick and thorough investigation.
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