Category Archives: Smart Meter

Federal budget surplus at the expense of an emerging health crisis?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Carving up Australia’s airwaves is a handy money-spinner for our government.  The Australian and Communications Media Authority (ACMA) is set to hit the jackpot in the coming financial year, with the renewals from the latest round of 15-year spectrum licences due … Continue reading →

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Essential Services Commission answers questions on bullying and threats….

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The Broadmeadows Progress Association put this question to the Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC): “In doing their best endeavours to install smart meters the distributors are adopting bullying tactics including; Threatening to disconnect electricity Threatening to impose financial penalties Telling the … Continue reading →

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Smart Meter Forum in Drouin

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

YOU ARE INVITED TO A PUBLIC AWARENESS FORUM ON SMART METERS  Don’t be left in the dark! Hear from GUEST SPEAKERS on health, privacy and safety issues, latest updates, and ask questions.  THE CONFERENCE ROOM BEST WESTERN DROUIN MOTOR INN … Continue reading →

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Smart Meter Public Demonstration on Channel 9 News

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Well done to everyone who supported the rally on Sunday. Here’s the coverage we received on Channel 9 News – See also this photo from the day – http://www.flickr.com/photos/77983548@N05/7147761035/ Related post: Smart Meter Public Demonstration.

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Confusion being generated by the Wireless Communications industry.

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The confusion being generated by the wireless communications industry is no different from the confusion that the tobacco industry generated for forty years. The question is: are you and your loved ones going to fall for it? How many of … Continue reading →

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Not-so-smart meters costly | Herald Sun

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

HOUSEHOLDS FACE EXTRA SMART METER CHARGES OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. HERALD SUN HOUSEHOLDS could be slugged up to $45 extra in smart meter charges over the next four years as a major distributor fights to claw back technology costs. … Continue reading →

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Unable to sleep soundly

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Since the smart meter was installed (just above my bed head) I have been unable to sleep soundly leaving me tired, lethargic, listless and unable to work to my full capabilities. I want the bloody thing removed before I suffer … Continue reading →

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Facebook Event: Join the Smart Meter Public Demonstration May 6th

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

https://www.facebook.com/events/420104574680239/ Smart Meter Public Demonstration.

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Meter just appeared!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I went to my meter box yesterday, I live in rural Drouin west in Victoria, and found a box inside which has no resemblance to the meter which was there not so long ago. No one sent me anything, asked … Continue reading →

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I do not consent….

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I received my first letter from Powercor to say they would be installing the smart meter at my property. I immediately sent off a letter saying that I did not consent and that it takes two parties to make a contract … Continue reading →

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