Category Archives: Smart Meter

Powercor sidestepping precautionary protocol

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Nov. 29, 2012, I REFER to the article by Eloise Johnstone on page nine of the Advertiser of November 27:  “Meters are safe – Powercor”. Powercor does not appear to have adhered to the precautionary element contained in clause 5.7(E) … Continue reading →

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Power plays not such a clever move for households

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

GOVERNMENTS are deep in the thrall of the power lobby. Despite the backlash against smart meters in Victoria – the only state where they have been rolled out – and despite the spectre of even higher electricity bills as a … Continue reading →

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Smart Meter Backlash! – Victorian Smart Meter Forum a resounding success – Video of forum updated

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Attendees from across Victoria packed into a conference centre in Oakleigh for Sunday’s Victorian Smart Meter Forum.  Organizers estimated attendance levels at between 400 and 450, with latecomers spilling out onto the foyer.  Representatives from over 12 Victorian Smart Meter … Continue reading →

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Jemena blames politics for smart meter confusion

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

One of the largest network operators in Victoria has criticised state  governments in Victoria and New South Wales over their handling of the debate  about the roll-out of smart meters. Jemena, which provides electricity to 319,000 homes and businesses across  … Continue reading →

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Darebin Smart Meter Awareness Meeting – 4 December

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia
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NSW urged to market smart power meters | The Australian

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A NSW discussion paper has recommended the state introduce a “market-led” rollout of electricity smart meters, saying it would be costly to taxpayers and consumers if the system was mandated by government. NSW Energy Minister Chris Hartcher on Tuesday released … Continue reading →

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Smart move, but not for consumers – The Age

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

DO WE really want to check our smart meters every time we turn on the dishwasher, take a shower or toast a slice of bread? Has anybody wondered why almost every power company and lobby group in the country is … Continue reading →

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Victorian Smart Meter Forum TODAY

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Please note, according to some Melway maps, Willesdon Road is in Hughesdale.

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How safe are Smart Meters?

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Victorian campaign warns of radiation health risks. Pressure grows on Baillieu government to follow UK and US models for voluntary take-up. ‘Smart’ electricity meters being installed across Victoria are a serious health risk and should be a matter of choice, … Continue reading →

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Groups rally against meters – Bendigo Advertiser, Nov. 21, 2012

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia
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