Author Archives: Stop Smart Meters Australia

Victorian Government releases farcical smart meter technical study

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Last year, the Victorian Government announced it would conduct a health audit on smart meters. See: https://stopsmartmeters.com.au/2014/07/16/herald-sun-reports-of-illness-prompt-audit-of-smart-meter-radiation/ and https://stopsmartmeters.com.au/2014/04/19/media-release-victorian-governments-smart-meter-health-audit/ This ‘health audit’ transformed into a “technical study”.  It is obvious that the Government came to realise that a health audit … Continue reading →

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Can smart meters cause house fires?

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

In yet another recent house fire, the electricity distributor, as usual, wasted no time in racing to the scene to remove the burned out smart meter. What’s the rush? Gee, I’m sure the property owner is very grateful to the … Continue reading →

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Mobile Phones and WiFi are a “Serious Public Health Issue” – Canadian Parliamentary Report

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

OTTAWA, June 18, 2015 /CNW/ – Cancer, infertility, and learning disabilities might be caused by our cell phones and WiFi, according to a new Parliamentary report. The microwave radiation from our little wireless devices is now a “serious public health … Continue reading →

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Smart meter rollout is linked to a rise in disconnections

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

VICTORIA’s electricity smart meter rollout has been linked to a rise in disconnections. And fees to pay for the rollout have also pushed up power prices, putting a strain on low-income households, a state inquiry has been told. Annual disconnections … Continue reading →

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Melbourne doctor fears link between mobile phone use and brain cancer

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A leading Melbourne doctor is blaming mobile phones for an escalation in brain cancer. Dr John Tickell has fought his own cancer battle and claims radiation is the link. He says it should be a wake up call for anyone … Continue reading →

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Beware – ‘Silent’ installation of smart water and gas meters

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A ‘silent’ installation of smart (AMI capable) water and gas meters is in full swing in Victoria and parts of NSW. Most current models are ‘pulse ready’, meaning that, even if they do not currently transmit data wirelessly, they can … Continue reading →

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EMERG EHS presentation and New Environmental Sensitivity Register

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

SSMA Vice President delivers EHS presentation to Govt. authorities and industry representatives On the 20th of May, Steve Weller B.Sc. presented on the topic of Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS) at the bi-annual Electromagnetic Energy Reference Group (EMERG) committee meeting. EMERG was … Continue reading →

Posted in ARPANSA, electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), health, health risks, Radiation, Research, RF, survey | 2 Comments

Smart meters are a ‘costly mistake’ that’ll add BILLIONS to bills – UK Institute of Directors

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A report from the Institute of Directors (IoD) warns that the government’s rollout of smart meters “should be ‘halted, altered or scrapped’ to avoid a potentially catastrophic government IT disaster.” The report, entitled “Not too clever: will Smart Meters be … Continue reading →

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Appeal to U.N. to protect humans from wireless technology

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

International Scientists Appeal to U.N. to Protect Humans and Wildlife from Electromagnetic Fields and Wireless Technology WHO’s conflicting stance on risk needs strengthening, says 190 scientists On May 11, 2015, 190 scientists from 39 nations submitted an appeal to the … Continue reading →

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An energy ’death spiral’ could result in electricity prices skyrocketing as more consumers go ‘off-grid’

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

AN ENERGY “death spiral” could result in electricity prices skyrocketing further as some customers tear up large bills in favour of using their own solar and battery power. A Senate committee examining the management of electricity networks has found bill … Continue reading →

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