Victoria to ban smart glasses in all schools from 2027
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 22:32 · Archive
Victoria's government will ban smart glasses from all schools, including during excursions and sports carnivals, from 2027.
Victoria's government has announced a ban on smart glasses across all schools in the state, including during off-campus events such as excursions and sports carnivals. The ban will come into effect at the start of the 2027 school year and applies to public, independent and Catholic schools. In public schools, the prohibition will also extend to school staff, parents and volunteers entering school grounds or participating in off-campus events.
Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gabrielle Williams said the government was setting 'clear rules' for every Victorian school. 'We are making sure students can focus on learning, and families can feel confident their children are in a respectful and safe school environment,' Ms Williams said. The announcement extends Victoria's existing statewide ban on mobile phones in schools.
The move follows other recent initiatives by local councils across Australian states to ban the glasses in public buildings and recreation spaces. Activist group GetUp has also campaigned against camera-enabled smart glasses, installing mock disposal bins on Sydney beaches to protest non-consensual filming.
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- Victorian government vows to ban smart glasses across all schoolsOne Australian state has pledged to ban smart glasses from every school, including during excursions and sports carnivals.The West Australian · 20 Oct, 22:21
- Victorian government vows to ban smart glasses across all schoolsOne Australian state has pledged to ban smart glasses from every school, including during excursions and sports carnivals.Perth Now · 20 Oct, 22:20
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