Author Archives: Stop Smart Meters Australia

Smart box lock-out in Montmorency – Health – Diamond Valley Leader

A MONTMORENCY resident has locked his electricity box in a bid to stop authorities installing a smart meter. Leon Steiner, of Sherbourne Rd, said he had serious issues with the meters, which were being rolled out across Victoria. His major … Continue reading

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Meter radiation going straight to our plates – The Courier

I REFER to the letter of Ursula Calderone (The Courier, 29/12), suggesting that responsible medical bodies have classified “smart” power meters as possible carcinogens (cancer causing). There are areas of concern regarding the meters which the average person may be … Continue reading

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Power distributor turns smart meter power down 90% for health reasons!

After a fair bit of exchange between myself and my energy provider, I was able to get  my smart meter powered down by 90% at its installation, due to my chronic medical condition. I supplied a medical report from my … Continue reading

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NSW Smart Meter Taskforce Discussion Paper | Have Your Say

The NSW Government recognises the burden that increasing power bills are placing on households and is working hard to reduce the impact of those price rises. As part of our plans to slow upward pressure on electricity prices, the NSW … Continue reading

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Calling for some smart meter clarification | The Courier

It was interesting to read in The Courier December 20, 2012, that the Minister for Energy and Resources, Michael O’Brien has sought to clarify any health concerns about smart meters. I think we do need some clarification. At the “Victorian … Continue reading

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No action by MP over smart meter concerns – The Courier

On Friday December 14, 10 concerned members of the public, including myself, had a meeting with MP Geoff Howard at his electoral office in Ballarat to voice concerns to him over the smart meter rollout. Mr Howard finally admitted that … Continue reading

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Smart meters, but at whose expense?

THE introduction of smart meters in Victoria may have been a costly exercise  for consumers but it has proven an impressive money spinner for a handful of  Australian entrepreneurs. Cameron O’Reilly, the scion of the Heinz food empire and former chief … Continue reading

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Smart meters too costly – 6PR Radio Interiew Perth

Economic experts are calling the federal government’s push for smart metering the wrong move for consumers. Paul Murray spoke to Danny Price from Frontier Economics Australia who says the required investment for smart meters in Australia may not justify the … Continue reading

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Digital [smart] meters not so smart | Star Dandenong

CITY of Greater Dandenong is planning to refuse smart meters on council property, with one councillor questioning whether they’re “an electrical form of asbestos”. Residents concerned about the health impacts of the digital meters have contacted several councillors asking for … Continue reading

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Prime Minister Gillard reiterates that smart meters are not compulsory

Transcript of Prime Minister’s Interview with Charlie Pickering, Carrie Bickmore & Scott Dooley – The Project FRI 07 DECEMBER 2012 HOST: They say that if you can remember being at COAG, then you weren’t really there. Someone who definitely was … Continue reading

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