Australia Says No to a Smart Glasses Import Ban, Cites Concern With Trade Retaliation

Michelle Rowland has ruled out an import ban, suggesting instead that councils and businesses regulate their use in public spaces.

Australia Says No to a Smart Glasses Import Ban, Cites Concern With Trade Retaliation

TL;DR

  • Australia will not ban imports of smart glasses.
  • Attorney-General Michelle Rowland encourages local councils and businesses to regulate smart glasses use in public spaces.
  • A ban is considered ineffective due to future device variations.
  • Sixty percent of surreptitious point-of-view content online is classified as harassment, raising significant concerns.