Smart Meter Forum in Drouin

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

275 Princes Way, Drouin

 On THURSDAY 10th MAY

At 7.00pm

 Gold coin donation for costs appreciated – all ages welcome!

Drouin Foum update 12/05/2011


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Smart Meter Public Demonstration on Channel 7 News

Smart Meter Public Demonstration on Channel 9 News

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Smart Meter Public Demonstration on Channel 9 News

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.

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 the people you know and love are going to contribute to the statistics that finally prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that wireless technology is dangerous? – when these statistics are finally gathered. And, will it be too late for many? Hopefully not many, but they will be someone’s loved ones. Please help get the information out, most news media isn’t.

The following article is recommended reading for every household with a mobile phone or wireless technology. Our smart meters are using wireless technology, just like many other appliances in modern day homes. To read the article see http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/a-close-call-why-the-jury-is-still-out-on-mobile-phones-7670543.html

Further interesting articles at www.electricalpollution.com

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Not-so-smart meters costly | Herald Sun

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.

SP AusNet, which services Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and the state’s east and northeast, has overcome a legal roadblock that had prevented the $100 million grab. It comes on top of $300 million in charges already approved.

Read more via Not-so-smart meters costly | Herald Sun.

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Unable to sleep soundly

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 any more physical side effects from it. I had never experienced any sleep issues prior to this device being installed. What can an individual do to get this removed and the old meter re-installed?

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/420104574680239/

Smart Meter Public Demonstration.

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Meter just appeared!

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 me whether I wanted it, it just appeared and I don’t know how. I palliatively look after my nearly 90 year old dad and have no idea who came and when to install this. No one sent a notification or knocked on the door and we are ALWAYS here – and then I had a notification from Origin energy that my fortnighty direct debit payment of $100 would increase to $702.00 – they must be mad. We are a household of three people with only lights, a couple of televisions, rarely use a dryer, have a wood burning stove for heating and the usual electric hotplates and oven. My pension – carers – doesn’t even come to $702 per fortnight – what recourse do I have – surely there must be a mistake and can I get it taken out. I don’t want it but have read that it is compulsory in victoria. I had an electrician out last week to install some new power points and when I rang him he said he didn’t notice if it was a smart meter in the box???? – I was wondering whether he installed it when he was here. He said not.

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I do not consent….

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 and as I was not consenting the contract would not be valid. I also rang Powercor and spoke to [a customer service representative] who immediately tried to talk over me and bully me into giving in. I kept repeating the above, I am not consenting, it takes consent from both parties to make a contract valid and I am not consenting, over and over and over again. He was adamant that I had to have the smart meter. I said that the company was to use its best endeavours to have the project completed by end of 2013 and it was not mandated to bully customers into having a smart meter. [The customer service representative] protested obviously. I sent off a letter to Powercor and received a response. So I sent off a second letter enclosing a prohibition notice as did my neighbour. My neighbour has received a response trying to bully him into the smart meter but I have not as yet. They were going to be in my area between end of March and 5th April. So it shall remain to be seen as to whether they come back or not. They saw my neighbours notice on the meter box and immediately walked away so ……..

Sharon

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Letter addressed to state Liberal Party delegates

A letter addressed to state Liberal Party delegates about smart meters was distributed at the Victorian State Liberal Party conference on the weekend.

The letter was well received with many delegates indicating they were also against smart meters and had serious concerns. One delegate even mentioned she had her meter box locked up to prevent installation.

The letter requested delegates to appeal to Premier Baillieu and Minister O’Brien to implement measures to immediately halt to the so-called ‘mandatory’ rollout of smart meters.

There seems to be a clear divergence of views about smart meters between ordinary Liberal members and the Party leadership. Let us hope the Liberal Party leadership will not only start listening to their Victorian constituents, but also to their party members!!

A copy of the letter can be downloaded at: SKMBT_C45112042716500.pdf

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