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School Phone Ban Queensland: From Policy to Practice

Queensland's "away for the day" phone ban has been in place since Term 1, 2024. Phones and smartwatches, off and stored, all day. The policy is clear. But making it work consistently across every school is a different challenge. Where Queensland stands Queensland banned mobile phones and certain wearable devices in all state schools from Term 1, 2024. The "away for the day" policy requires students to have phones switched off and stored from the start of the school day to the

Matthew Worrall

Apr 274 min read

Three screenfree lockable phone pouches with signal-blocking lining and unlocking magnet for NSW schools

NSW School Phone Ban: What Schools Need to Actually Enforce It

NSW banned phones in public schools in 2023. Two years on, the results are strong. But enforcement still varies wildly from school to school.

Matthew Worrall

Apr 274 min read

Three screenfree lockable phone pouches with signal-blocking lining and unlocking magnet for Australian schools

Mobile Phone Ban in Victorian Schools: How to Make It Work

Victoria's phone ban now covers every school from 2027. Here's why lockable signal-blocking pouches are how schools make the policy stick.

Matthew Worrall

Apr 273 min read