No more mobile phones in school as Victoria institutes blanket ban for students | ABC News

Victorian school students face new restrictions this week, after a blanket mobile phone ban came into force.

Phones and smart watches have been banned at all state primary and secondary schools, to help reduce bullying and distraction.

But not all teachers are on board with the move.

State political reporter Bridget Rollason has this story.

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