Victoria bans smart glasses in all schools for students from 2027, with stricter rules for adults in government schools

The Victorian government announced on October 21 that students in government, Catholic and independent schools must switch off and store smart glasses during school hours starting the 2027 school year. In government schools, teachers, parents and volunteers are prohibited from wearing smart glasses or other covert filming devices on school grounds or at off-site activities at any time, except as a reasonable adjustment for disability. Penalties have not been set. Extending the adult ban to private schools requires legislation after the next state election. The rule covers camera-equipped glasses but names no specific companies or products.