Mobile phones banned at WA public schools

Updated October 30 2019 - 5:43pm, first published 5:38pm
Mobile phone use will be banned during school hours at West Australian public schools next year.
Mobile phone use will be banned during school hours at West Australian public schools next year.

Mobile phone use will be banned during school hours at West Australian public schools from next year, with the state government saying it will reduce distraction from studies and encourage face-to-face social interaction.