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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 Party
Rob Danieli, Katter’s Australian Party lead Senate candidate for Victoria said “The forced installation of smart meters in Victoria is wrong and completely goes against the core values and principles of our party. Victorians should not be discriminated against. We should have the same rights as other states to be able to opt out of the AMI [Advanced Metering Infrastructure] program. While the AMI program in Victoria is a state government initiative (but also promoted by COAG), if I am elected to the Senate, I will endeavour to support my fellow Victorians to stand up for their civil rights. For various legitimate reasons, including health, privacy and safety, many Victorians are opposed to the forced installation of smart meters, yet they are being ignored by the two corporate-controlled major parties If smart meters can be optional in other states and in other countries, why not Victoria?” The Victorian Branch of Katter’s Australian Party has adopted a smart meter policy. See attachment: Advanced Metering Infrastructure Reform Policy
Democratic Labour Party (DLP)
Mark Farrell, DLP lead Senate candidate for Victoria said “The Democratic Labour Party and I believe that every person has the right to reject a smart meter on their property. This is based on:
a) They are not properly tested.
b) They are dangerous.
c) They give too much government control over power use.
d) Health reasons.
e) The current Victorian State Government before they were elected promised all Victorians that nobody would be forced to have a smart meter.
The DLP and I if elected will voice everyone’s concern and objections to the current roll out of Smart Meters.”
The following responses were also received:
Updated responses from candidates regarding smart meters:
Candidate for Hotham
Fazal Cadar, Liberal Party of Australia
When contacted by one of our members regarding this issue Mr Cadar felt compelled to respond personally by ringing to discuss by phone.
He indicated he was against the roll out and it needed more investigation and he would do so if elected.
He knows of a colleague who has been affected by electromagnetic radiation from smart meters and has had to resign from his job so he has had first hand experience that this is a very real and serious problem and threat to Victorians and indeed all Australians.
Senate Candidate Victoria
David Costabile, Katter Australia Party
‘in regard to the health ramifications, if elected as a Senator, I would ask that an investigation take place for all states that have smart meters.’
Candidate for Aston
Brad Watt, Palmer United Australia Party
He doesn’t like the roll out. There would be further review if elected. He said that along with our members he does not want or have a smart meter.
Their party has not tabled a position on smart meters at this time.
Candidate for Melbourne
Michael Murphy, Democratic Labor Party (DLP) of Australia
‘We, the DLP, are on the public record of standing against the forced
installation of Smart Meters. We campaigned on this issue in the Niddrie
State bye election.’
Candidate for Chisholm
Brian Woods, Palmer United Australia Party
I’m dead against it and have blogs on it myself so shall respond asap to you..
Candidate for Dunkley
Yvonne Gentle, Rise Up Australia Party
‘I am totally opposed to smart meters, and would be seeking to stop
the distribution of such.
I totally oppose any practice that seeks to take away our rights and
enforces people to be subject to the scrutiny of any regime that invades privacy and compels us to submit to the system.’
Candidate for Corio
Greg Lacey, Greens
“The Greens have a proven track record of standing up for environmental issues. I joined the Greens because of their rigorous evidence-based policies that care for people and care for the environment.
I am tertiary qualified, and respect the peer-reviewed scientific evidence-based research methodology that is used within academic circles to verify hypothesis. However, I cannot find any credible evidence to suggest that EMR emitted from various electronic devices and infrastructure within our community presents such a significant risk.
I believe that these devices and infrastructure bring significant social and economic benefits to all. WiFi and Mobile Cellular technology has brought great digital freedoms to people.
Smart meters and appliances are the first step forward to the new clean energy revolution.
I trust the evidence-based rules and regulations set by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. See more about their findings at http://www.arpansa.gov.au/radiationprotection/FactSheets/index.cfm”
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 candidate for Victoria said “The forced installation of smart meters in Victoria is wrong and completely goes against the core values and principles of our party. Victorians should not be discriminated against. We should have the same rights as other states to be able to opt out of the AMI [Advanced Metering Infrastructure] program. While the AMI program in Victoria is a state government initiative (but also promoted by COAG), if I am elected to the Senate, I will endeavour to support my fellow Victorians to stand up for their civil rights. For various legitimate reasons, including health, privacy and safety, many Victorians are opposed to the forced installation of smart meters, yet they are being ignored by the two corporate-controlled major parties If smart meters can be optional in other states and in other countries, why not Victoria?” The Victorian Branch of Katter’s Australian Party has adopted a smart meter policy. See attachment: Advanced Metering Infrastructure Reform Policy
Democratic Labour Party (DLP)
Mark Farrell, DLP lead Senate candidate for Victoria said “The Democratic Labour Party and I believe that every person has the right to reject a smart meter on their property. This is based on:
a) They are not properly tested.
b) They are dangerous.
c) They give too much government control over power use.
d) Health reasons.
e) The current Victorian State Government before they were elected promised all Victorians that nobody would be forced to have a smart meter.
The DLP and I if elected will voice everyone’s concern and objections to the current roll out of Smart Meters.”
The following responses were also received:
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Don’t whinge and wait like we Aussies are accustomed to doing, Let’s ACT NOW.
Gerhard is offering United Energy lessons in the meaning of some simple English words such as “No”.
Have a read of Gerhard’s letter, we are sure you will enjoy!
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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 being told to leave the property, so the owner blocked his driveway with his ute & the installer was not able to leave. The owner then called the police. Police thought the owner had a good case…..the policeman said if we (the police) come to your property and we are told to leave, we have to and we can only come back if we have a search warrant. David had safety concerns about smart meters, but his main issue with them was about his rights and being ‘forced’ to have one”
“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 and authorities to provide protection, and perhaps above all you expect to have a right of choice over matters both large and small that affect your life. Unfortunately for me these beliefs and my life have been turned on its head courtesy of the Government mandating the power companies to use their ‘best endeavours’ to install smart meters on my home and all the homes & businesses in Victoria.
Last night I lay in bed clutching my chest as electric shock type sensations surged through me. This has been a normal occurrence since the installation of a smart meter onto my home. Previously my house had been my sanctuary, now it is my hell. I have become sleep deprived through regular painful shocks to my head, my heart and my bones. I have head pain, bone pain and chest pain, heart palpitations, burning eyes and so on. I start each day in a zombie like state of tiredness, pain and disorientation.
These are all common symptoms for someone considered electro sensitive and from my encounters with others I have come to learn that thousands of people have been affected. It is claimed that 3% of the population have this sensitivity and with the saturation of ‘smart’ technology and wi fi this number will only increase. This figure accords with my experience and conversations with others for whom the introduction of the smart meter was a life changing event of the very worst type.”
Fiona Shanti
Read more and join the petition at change.org give us a choice to remove and refuse the smart-meter
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 she’s blaming for her tinnitus are falling on deaf ears.
She is calling for residents to have access to an opt-out clause similar to Holland and the UK where people can refuse similar technology.
She said she started getting tinnitus – a condition that causes ringing in the ears – after moving into her house, which has a smart meter installed next to her bedroom.
“I’m just exhausted because I can’t get any sleep with the constant ringing in my ears – sometimes it’s so bad I feel as if my head’s going to explode,” she said.
“Even when I sleep in another room in the house, I still get the ringing but it’s not quite as bad.” She said when she stayed at friends’ houses where there were no smart meters, the problem went away.
She said a doctor had diagnosed tinnitus and given her a letter of support in a bid to get CitiPower to remove the meter. But despite several requests, the company has refused to remove it and reinstall an analog system.
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