Smartwatches, Headphones Restricted in Classrooms in New Device Crackdown

Phones, smartwatches and earbuds to be banned in every classroom in Victoria

Mobile phones, smartwatches and wireless headphones will soon be banned in every classroom in Victoria after the government extended its device crackdown to private schools.Victoria's nation-first phone ban was first introduced to government schools in 2020 and will now capture all schools, including private and Catholic, from January 28, 2027.Students will not be allowed to use smartphones or wearable devices such as Apple watches and wireles…

Phone ban in classrooms extended to include smartwatches, headphones

Victorian students in public and private schools will be banned from wearing smartwatches with internet connectivity and using headphones in classrooms from next year after the government announced an extension of the device ban in schools.

Smartwatches, headphones restricted in classrooms in new device crackdown

Victoria’s nation-leading ban on phones on classrooms will be extended to all private schools, and will now include internet-enabled smartwatches and wireless headphones.

Phones out, focus In: Ban expands to all schools in Victoria - The Indian Sun

M obile phones and personal devices will be banned across all Victorian schools, including non-government schools, under new legislation announced today. The move will extend existing restrictions already in place in public schools to every student in the state from 28 January 2027. It will also cover wearable devices such as smart watches and wireless earbuds. Under the proposed rules, mobile phones must be switched off and kept away from the f…