Author Archives: Stop Smart Meters Australia

Big Brother to switch off your fridge: Power giants to make millions – but you must pay for ‘sinister’ technology

Computer chips will take control of home appliances when energy is low Sensors will detect spikes in demand for power and when grid struggles to meet it, will temporarily shut off appliances Can shut down supply without warning – or … Continue reading

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IS THE SMART GRID REALLY SECURE?

“HACKED!” – Monday 27 May 2013 While debate rages over Australia’s border security, there’s growing evidence that the greatest threat to Australia’s national security potentially comes from foreign computer hackers. Few in government or business will admit the full extent … Continue reading

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Danish Students Attract International Attention with Cress and Wifi Experiment

Researchers from England, Holland and Sweden have shown great interest in the five girls’ biology experiments. Take 400 Cress seeds and place them into 12 trays. Then place six trays in two rooms at the same temperature. Give them the … Continue reading

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ACMA: Making Money at the Expense of Public Health

Taking a Stand Part 5 Several months ago I wrote a letter to Chris Chapman, CEO of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) because the ACMA has the responsibility to regulate RF emissions in Australia based on ARPANSA’s RF … Continue reading

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SSMA’s feedback to E3’s Consultation Regulation Impact Statement

The Equipment Energy Efficiency Committee (E3) asked interested parties to provide feedback on their Consultation Regulation Impact Statement. This statement recommended that all air conditioners and other nominated appliances are equipped with AS/NZS 4755 smart appliance interfaces by June 2014 … Continue reading

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HOW THE UK IS DEALING WITH SMART METERS (A LESSON IN DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS FOR VICTORIA)

It has already been posted previously on this website, February 2012, that in response to concerns about health and privacy by British backbenchers, the UK Government decided that the smart meter rollout in the UK would NOT be mandatory. More … Continue reading

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A chance to have your say against corporate control of your appliances!

The Equipment Energy Efficiency Committee (E3) has announced a further extension for submitting submissions in response to its Consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) on Mandating ‘Smart Appliance’ Interfaces for Air Conditioners, Water Heaters and other Appliances. Submissions are now due Friday 24th May. E3 are … Continue reading

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ARPANSA’s RF Standards – Rock Solid or a House of Cards?

Part 4 of my Blog – Taking a Stand As I mentioned in my previous blog “Taking a Stand Part 3”, ARPANSA eventually responded to my questions but unfortunately some of my questions were not directly answered, ARPANSA either provided … Continue reading

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Video – NO Smart Meter Protest March 5th May 2013

Thank You to everyone who travelled from all over Victoria once again and supported the May Day Rally especially the NO Smart Meter contingent. Also includes testaments from Victorians that our government is currently ignoring, shame on you Victorian Government. … Continue reading

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Smart Meter Awareness Meeting – Hobart

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