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

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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