Navy member stood down after recording device found in female cabin
A Navy member allegedly planted a recording device. The member was stood down pending investigation.
A video recording device was found in an all-female cabin of HMAS Leeuwin. The Navy ship was docked in Cairns.
A Navy member was identified as the suspect. The member was stood down with pay.
Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Matthew Buckley confirmed the action on Monday. He said paying the member during the investigation was standard practice.
The Joint Military Police Unit and Defence are investigating. The Australian Federal Police is also helping.
Vice Admiral Buckley said there was no evidence at this stage that any material had been shared online. An audit of the Navy fleet found no other devices.
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy called the behaviour unacceptable. He said it had no place in the modern Defence Force.
- All-female cabin, HMAS Leeuwin
- Device location
- Docked in Cairns
- Ship location
- October 11
- Date discovered
- Vice Admiral Matthew Buckley
- Chief of Navy
Why it mattersThe incident raises serious concerns about the privacy and safety of service members. It also raises questions about whether current security and oversight measures in military settings are good enough.
AustraliaThe breach occurred on an Australian Navy vessel; it highlights vulnerabilities in Defence Force facilities and affects trust among service members, particularly women in the military.
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