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Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings

Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app…

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The GuardianSep 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings

Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-run workplaces Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government is considering a “world-leading” ban on smart glasses in its offices and service centres as councils around Australia push the technology out of public spaces over privacy fears. The government has avoided a sweeping ban on the import of the camera-equipped technology and encouraged individual workplaces to set their own rules. Continue reading...

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