Educational experts have called for a blanket ban on mobile phones in Australian primary schools to ensure children are no longer distracted, socially isolated, or bullied using the technology.
The call comes as the French Government banned all students under the age of 15 from using smartphones during school hours, and just months after, one state launched an inquiry into whether Australia should follow its lead.
French Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer said the move was designed to limit distractions and cyberbullying, as well as encouraging children to socialise.