A Royal Australian Navy member has been dismissed with pay after a recording device was found in the cabin of HMAS Leeuwin. The incident has led to controversy and problems about trust within the defence community. The discovery has been described as a 'despicable betrayal of trust' by some. The defence member involved was also dismissed with pay after a similar device was found in a women's bathroom. The incident has been reported by multiple news outlets, including ABC News and 9Now.