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Hidden cameras found in Australian navy ship showers, probe launched

The Australian Defence Ministry is investigating the discovery of hidden cameras in women's showers aboard the HMAS Leeuwin, a navy ship docked in Cairns, Queensland. Senator Jacqui Lambie raised concerns in the Australian Senate, reporting claims that footage from these devices may have been uploaded online before their discovery. The investigation aims to determine how the recording devices were placed and if any sensitive footage was compromised. AI

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Hidden cameras found in Australian navy ship showers, probe launched

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Hidden cameras found in women’s showers on Australian navy ship

    The Australian defence ministry has launched an investigation into how a video recording device ended up in the cabin of a navy ship. The device was discovered aboard the HMAS Leeuwin, docked in the northeastern city of Cairns in the state of Queensland. Senator Jacqui Lambie – a…