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Victoria is cracking down on students using phones at state-run schools. It's the first state to launch a blanket ban for both primary and secondary schools. And if the federal government has its way - all other states and territories will soon follow suit.

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Victoria is cracking down on students using phones at state-run schools. It's the first state to launch a blanket ban for both primary and secondary schools. And if the federal government has its way - all other states and territories will soon follow suit.

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