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WA Introduces Nation's 'Most Comprehensive Ban' on Smart Glasses in Schools

The ban targets covert recording and live-streaming as smart glasses become cheaper and more accessible, Winton said.

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Western Australia's education minister says there is "absolutely no place in our schools or classrooms" for smart glasses as she announces a ban on anyone using or storing them in the state's public schools.

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·North Sydney, Australia
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Western Australia's Education Minister, Sabine Winton, announced yesterday that all public schools in Western Australia will ban the use of smart glasses starting from the first day of the fourth term. The ban applies to students, staff, parents, guardians, visitors, and contractors on school campuses. The Western Australian government stated that this is a preventative measure to protect students and staff. Smart glasses can record images and s…

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The Western Australian (WA) Department of Education announced on the 22nd that it is imposing a complete ban on the use of smart glasses in all public schools. Western Australian Education Minister Sabine Winton officially announced on the same day that smart glasses would be banned in all public schools starting from the first day of the fourth term. Minister Winton described this measure as the "most comprehensive ban" in Australia. The ban …

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The West Australian broke the news in Osborne Park, Australia on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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