Category Archives: Smart Meter

Letter of the week, September 10th, 2013

Some of our astute followers have shared with us their response to SP AusNet’s insistence on installing a smart meter at their premises.  They provide insight into issues such as The electricity distribution code Ownership of electricity that has passed … Continue reading

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UPDATE – Smart Meters and the Federal Election – Where do candidates and parties stand?

Stop Smart Meters Australia and Citizens Advocating for a Safe Environment have received the following responses from candidates and political parties regarding the forced installation of smart meters in Victoria. (See beneath table for further responses from candidates). Katter’s Australian … Continue reading

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Smart Meters and the Federal Election – Where do candidates and parties stand?

Stop Smart Meters Australia and Citizens Advocating for a Safe Environment have received the following responses from candidates and political parties regarding the forced installation of smart meters in Victoria.   Katter’s Australian Party Rob Danieli, Katter’s Australian Party lead Senate … Continue reading

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Take Back Your Power film premiere

After two years in development, “Take Back Your Power” premieres internationally on 5th September (2:00 am 6th September, Australian Eastern Standard time).  We at SSMA were fortunate to see the film in advance, and were truly impressed with the film, as … Continue reading

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The time is ripe to ALL ask our politicians

Let’s all ask our politicians (and aspiring politicians) what their policies are on smart meters and related issues. Don’t wait, send an email today, let’s fill their inboxes with messages showing them our concerns are real.  Or even phone them … Continue reading

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Power company tactics reduce anti-smart meter customers to tears in rollout

SMART meter rebels have accused power companies of dirty tricks and disconnection threats as the statewide rollout continues. Anti-smart meter campaigner Sonja Rutherford said tearful customers were reporting “bullying” and “stalking” tactics. One was allegedly told she “would have to … Continue reading

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Smart meter installer held ‘hostage’ – Herald Sun

This article appeared recently: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/smart-meter-installer-held-8216hostage8217/story-fni0fit3-1226702386756 As a follow-up to this article, Neil Mitchell from 3AW interviewed David on Friday morning.  He is trying to get a smart meter installer charged  with trespass. The installer had gone ahead and installed the smart meter despite … Continue reading

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Petition Hon Nicholas Kotsiras

“Government & Power Companies: People are being forced from their homes. Give us a choice to remove & refuse the smart meter In a country such as Australia you expect to feel safe in your home, you expect the Government … Continue reading

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Northcote resident says smart meter caused her tinnitus

A Northcote woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, believes the smart meter installed on the front of her home has caused her to suffer tinnitus. She says her pleas to an ­electricity provider to get rid of the smart meter … Continue reading

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Stop Exposing Children to WiFi and 3G in our schools

Wireless RF emissions from smart meters are not the only concern parents have for their developing children. Schools, libraries and other public places are rolling out wireless networks without any consideration for the long term consequences that RF may have … Continue reading

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