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Government Has No Plans to Ban Smart Glasses Imports, Attorney-General Says
The government will not pursue an import ban, while the eSafety Commissioner urges default blurring and clearer recording warnings.
- On Monday, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland rejected calls for a 12-month import ban on smart glasses, prioritizing reforms to existing Privacy Act laws instead. She urged local councils and businesses to restrict device use on their premises.
- Critics, including the Greens, labeled the devices "pervert glasses" due to covert recording risks. Despite privacy concerns, Rowland cited accessibility benefits for people with disabilities as a reason to avoid an outright ban.
- Labor's draft legislation introduces a "fair and reasonable test" to curb data harvesting and a "right to erasure" allowing consumers to demand platforms destroy personal information. The protections target platforms with $500 million or more in revenue.
- Brisbane City Council recently banned smart glasses at public pools to prevent secret filming. Rowland encouraged other local governments to evaluate public areas under their control, such as childcare centers, to safeguard against potential abuse.
- As wearable technology evolves, the government acknowledges current measures are not the final solution. Officials emphasize balancing accessibility with safety while consultations continue on broader reforms to address emerging risks from interconnected devices.
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Australia Says No to a Smart Glasses Import Ban Cites Concerns With Trade Retaliation
This picture taken on Nov. 13, 2025 shows a man checking a pair of Rokid glasses with display and camera using artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) during a presentation event in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province. (Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images)
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Government has no plans to ban smart glasses imports, attorney-general says
The federal government unveils a draft of sweeping new privacy laws designed to bolster protections including the "right to erasure" as well as address risks related to artificial intelligence.
·Ultimo, Australia
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PressNewsAgencyAlbanese attacks algorithm but no ban for ‘pervert glasses’ in privacy overhaul
The attorney-general urged councils and businesses to restrict AI glasses, even as the privacy commission called on Labor to explore a crackdown.
·Brisbane City, Australia
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