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ONLY ONE OUTLET HAD THISTuesday 25 August 2026

abc.net.au carried 4 details no other outlet reported.

Anko smart glasses were cited as an example of cheaper devices compared to Meta Ray-Bans, contributing to the rise of this problem; Under Queensland law it is legal to film people in public areas, even without their…

As published

4 pages captured at the time, in each outlet's own typography. Open one to read the copy held outside the publisher's control.

abc.net.au as published: Brisbane bans secret filming with AI glasses at council pools - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporationabc.net.au2026-08-25 13:46:32ausleisure.com.au as published: Brisbane City Council tightens rules on camera-enabled and recording devices at public poolsausleisure.com.au2026-08-25 13:46:32brisbanetimes.com.au as published: Smart glasses spark ban on all photography and filming at Brisbane poolsbrisbanetimes.com.au2026-08-25 13:46:32couriermail.com.au as published: Huge crackdown on filming at all Brisbane public poolscouriermail.com.au2026-08-25 13:46:32
4independent outlets
What happened, for context

Brisbane City Council announced a ban on non-consensual use of camera-enabled devices, including AI smart glasses, at all 21 of its public pools. The ban applies to photography and video recording without prior permission, and will be enforced through lifeguard ejections of non-compliant visitors.

2 of 4 articles were readable. Headline only, no body text retrieved, for: ausleisure.com.au, couriermail.com.au. Nothing below is drawn from those outlets beyond their headline.

Who reported it

  • abc.net.auPUBLIC
  • ausleisure.com.auUNCLASSIFIED
  • brisbanetimes.com.auUNCLASSIFIED
  • couriermail.com.auUNCLASSIFIED

References

  • abc.net.auBrisbane bans secret filming with AI glasses at council pools - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting CorporationScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-25T13:46:32
  • ausleisure.com.auBrisbane City Council tightens rules on camera-enabled and recording devices at public poolsScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-25T13:46:32
  • brisbanetimes.com.auSmart glasses spark ban on all photography and filming at Brisbane poolsScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-25T13:46:32
  • couriermail.com.auHuge crackdown on filming at all Brisbane public poolsScreenshot as publishedOriginalcaptured 2026-08-25T13:46:32

Carried by multiple outlets

  • Brisbane City Council banned the non-consensual use of recording devices at public poolsabc.net.au, brisbanetimes.com.au
  • The ban applies to all 21 of Brisbane City Council's public poolsabc.net.au, brisbanetimes.com.au
  • The ban covers camera-enabled devices including smart glasses, phones, and action camerasabc.net.au, brisbanetimes.com.au
  • The ban prohibits photography and video recording without permissionabc.net.au, brisbanetimes.com.au
  • Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announced the banabc.net.au, brisbanetimes.com.au
  • Swimmers have concerns about smart glasses being used to secretly film themabc.net.au, brisbanetimes.com.au

Reported by one outlet only

  • Anko smart glasses were cited as an example of cheaper devices compared to Meta Ray-Bans, contributing to the rise of this problemonly abc.net.au
  • Under Queensland law it is legal to film people in public areas, even without their knowledge or consent, creating the context for council rulesonly abc.net.au
  • Lifeguards will be empowered to eject pool visitors who film others without permissiononly abc.net.au
  • Council rules will be rolled out in the coming weeksonly abc.net.au