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Smart meters radiation fears video – Today Tonight

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

So just how safe are they? Watch the Video via Smart meters – Today Tonight – Yahoo!7 News. Running time 4.25 minutes

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Consumer lose in stalemate over pricey smart meters | Herald Sun

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Consumers will end up paying the price with smart meters, argues Neil Mitchell. THERE’S no way to avoid this. By now you either have a smart meter in your power box or it’s belting on the cover trying to get … Continue reading →

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Surge in electric hostility – The Age

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Property owners are receiving smart meteres whether they want them or not.SMART electricity meters are sometimes being installed without consent and against the wishes of property owners, sparking a surge in consumer complaints and, in extreme cases, attacks on electrical … Continue reading →

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Smart meter rip-off stopped | Herald Sun

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

POWER companies have been caught trying to grab an extra $500 million from Victorians to pay for the smart meter roll-out. The Australian Energy Regulator has moved to block a bid by CitiPower, Jemena, Powercor, SP AusNet and United Energy … Continue reading →

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Victoria pulls the plug on smart meters – brisbanetimes

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The Victorian state government has finally twigged that most people will get screwed by electricity smart meters. Energy Minister Peter Batchelor announced an indefinite moratorium on the smart meter rollout to every home across the state – because of concerns … Continue reading →

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Electricity: smart meters > Michael O’Brien MP, State Member for Malvern

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

ELECTRICITY: SMART METERS 24-March-2010 Mr O’BRIEN (Malvern) — I grieve for all Victorian families and small businesses who are suffering now and will suffer for years to come because of the gross incompetence of the Brumby government’s oversight of the … Continue reading →

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Plug pulled on smart meter plan

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Paul Austin: THE state government has temporarily pulled the plug on Victoria’s $2 billion smart energy meter program. Energy Minister Peter Batchelor last night announced an indefinite moratorium on the rollout of the new technology to every home across the state … Continue reading →

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Study finds ‘smart meters’ hit low-income homes with extra $300 a year | Herald Sun

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

ENERGY bills for low-income households could rise 30 per cent a year through the introduction of smart meters, a system that charges consumers higher prices during peak consumption times. Backed by the nation’s governments, smart meters are being rolled-out across … Continue reading →

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Electricity smart meters may be suspended | Herald Sun

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

THE State Government may suspend the installation of electricity smart meters while it reviews the embattled major project. Prabath Gamage from Broadmeadows with his smart meter. Picture: Craig Borrow Herald Sun Energy Minister Michael O’Brien will this month seek details … Continue reading →

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