ADF Chief Scolds Lambie Over Hidden Camera in Defence Briefing

When a hidden camera pops up in a defence briefing, the only thing louder than the coffee machine is the ADF chief’s scolding.

In a scene that could have been lifted from a low‑budget spy thriller, a hidden camera was discovered in a high‑level briefing room of the Defence Ministry. The Australian Defence Force chief publicly scolded Lambie over the revelation, warning that such covert surveillance was unacceptable in strategy sessions.

The incident sent a ripple through the defence‑industry lobby, prompting talk of tighter controls on recording devices in sensitive meetings.

Meanwhile, the lower house is set to debate and vote on Australia’s domestic gas reservation policy, a separate but equally high‑stakes issue on the government’s agenda.

In the end, the hidden camera may have been the most unexpected guest of the day, reminding everyone that in national security the line between oversight and espionage can be as thin as a whisper in a boardroom.