Event Brief
Canterbury-Bankstown bans smart glasses in blanket move
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Summary: Canterbury-Bankstown has become the first Sydney council to introduce a blanket ban on smart glasses. The council’s action follows similar bans introduced by local governments in Queensland and Victoria.
WHO: Canterbury-Bankstown council
WHAT: Introduced a blanket ban on smart glasses
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 3:58 PM ET
WHERE: Sydney, Australia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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