Category Archives: Smart Meter

Meter campaigner not convinced by debate | The Weekly Advertiser

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

By DEAN LAWSON Outspoken Wimmera anti-Smart Meters campaigner Di Bell believes months of in-depth discussion and debate has failed to unearth any convincing argument that the new household electrical devices are harmless. Mrs Bell said despite extensive community lobbying, questions … Continue reading →

Posted in Bills Soar, electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), health risks, hypersensitivity (EHS), Safety, Smart Meter | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

Democratic Labor Party (DLP) – First Australian Political Party to oppose smart meters

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Prompted by the resignation from parliament of former deputy premier Rob Hulls, a by-election is being held on Saturday 24 March in the state seat of Niddrie. Stop Smart Meters Australia members in the Niddrie electorate have informed stopsmartmeters.com.au that … Continue reading →

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Utility access to household appliances!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

If anyone is in any doubt as to whether there are plans to control our individual appliances via Smart Meters……..read on (Comment Stop Smart meters Australia) Article from: Western Power | Business Excellence Magazine Western Power brings electricity to Australia’s fastest … Continue reading →

Posted in control our individual appliances, Landis+Gyr, load control, Privacy Concerns, Silver Spring Networks, Smart grid, Smart Meter | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

High-tech eyesores blot suburban landscapes | Herald Sun

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

HUGE smart-meter towers being built in parts of Melbourne are distressing residents and councils powerless to stop them. Electricity company SP AusNet, which insists radio frequencies emitted from the structures are safe, has constructed eight “monopoles” 30-40m high. More sites … Continue reading →

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Moreland Council calls for smart-meter halt – Moreland Leader

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

MORELAND Council has backed a residents’ fight against smart meters. At last night’s meeting the council voted to write to Energy Minister Michael O’Brien requesting he order power distributor Jemena to stop installing the meters until the government had investigated … Continue reading →

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Smart meter fire risks? – Today Tonight

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The installation of smart meters is compulsory in hundreds of thousands of homes across the country, but there are real concerns about their safety. With worries that they can blow a fuse and even explode, putting homes at risk, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blowing up, ETU, explosions, Fire, Media, Safety, Smart Meter, Today Tonight, Videos | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Smart meter health concerns – A Current Affair

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

They call them smart meters but a growing number of homeowners disagree. They’re claiming the new power monitoring devices are actually bad for your health. via Smart meter health concerns on MSN Video.

Posted in A Current Affair, Media, Smart Meter, Videos | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

I understand that Contract law requires CONSENT

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

“I understand that Contract Law needs CONSENT – I DO NOT Consent to a Smart Meter being installed, and this is what I have done to stop it”. Click here to read more

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Moreland smart meter scare – Moreland Leader

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

MORELAND residents’ safety fears over smart meters have prompted Wills federal Labor MP Kelvin Thomson to investigate the electricity distributor installing them. Mr Thomson last week wrote to distributor Jemena calling on it to look into claims it used inferior … Continue reading →

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Safety of smart meters needs to be questioned – Bendigo Advertiser

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I read with great pleasure the letter of February 25 headed “Smart meter critics need close examining”, by Michael Grounds of Strathfieldsaye, following my letter of February 24 headed “American academy opposes smart meters”. It is clear from his letter … Continue reading →

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