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

The department confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that a device had been found aboard the HMAS Leeuwin three days earlier.

Image accompanying the story: Video recording device found in cabin of HMAS Leeuwin navy ship in Cairns
Image: Photograph: Able Seaman Brenton Freind/Department of Defence · via The Guardian

According to The Guardian, the department confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that a device had been found aboard the HMAS Leeuwin three days earlier.

This technology story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include HMAS Leeuwin, Cairns and Jacqui Lambie.

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Location
Australia · Oceania
Reported by
The Guardian
First reported
Key names
HMAS Leeuwin, Cairns, Jacqui Lambie, Royal Australian Navy
Section
Technology

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