Tag Archives: Australia

Castlemaine smart meter battle should be praised | Bendigo Advertiser

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I wish to congratulate you and reporter Josh Fagan on the recent story about Brian Clarke in Castlemaine and his opposition to having a smart meter installed at his house. Mr Clarke is a courageous individual for daring to stand … Continue reading →

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Notice of Motion was passed at City of Whittlesea’s general meeting.

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Last night Cr Lalios moved a notice of motion, seconded by all against smart meters except for one Councillor. This is what was passed. That council: 1. Write to the relevant Minister of the Victorian Government requesting that the continued installation … Continue reading →

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Smart meter data shared far and wide – The Age

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

DETAILED information about electricity customers’ power usage, which gives insights into when a house is occupied, is being shared with third parties including mail houses, debt collectors, data processing analysts and government agencies. Customers with smart meters who sign up … Continue reading →

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Smart meters too toxic to touch – Sydney Morning Herald

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

It is perhaps the biggest single public policy failure in the energy sector of the past decade – mandated smart meters which are being introduced in Victoria. With the cost of the roll-out now estimated at more than $2 billion … Continue reading →

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I don’t want a smart meter either | Gippsland Times

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

I write in support of Mrs Allitt’s letter last week headed “We don’t want or need smart meters” (Gippsland Times 21/8). We are told that we have no choice. Well, we do have a choice. This is Australia, not Syria. You can object on … Continue reading →

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Stand up against smart meters | Sunraysia Daily

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

  I WAS watching a trailer of the movie Compliance, which is based on true events, when it hit me that most people just comply with authority figures and don’t raise the questions, even when its wrong I mean, what … Continue reading →

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Churchill Smart Meter meeting Resolutions

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Below are the resolutions to the meeting held on the 20th July. 1. That this meeting of residents of Churchill and surrounding districts, calls on the Victorian Government to halt the ‘Smart Meter Rollout” to allow for a full investigation … Continue reading →

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Stopping smart meters on the peninsula – Mornington Peninsula Leader

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

TAMARA Hicks is leading a street vigil to stop smart meter contractors in their tracks. Ms Hicks is one of a group of residents from Sixth Ave and surrounding streets angry they may be forced to have the devices fitted … Continue reading →

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Sixth Avenue Rebellion (Rosebud)

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

We’ve locked up meters and put signs up in ten houses.  The Leader Newspaper has taken our pictures and are putting a story about our concerns, especially health.  Ages of protesters range from 40’s to 90.  Evidently installers aren’t coming … Continue reading →

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DAYLESFORD SMART METER PUBLIC MEETING – Resounding Success!

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The community information night recently held at Daylesford was a resounding success with 80 people reported to have attended. Ballarat’s Win Television, Ballarat Courier, Daylesford Advocate and Bendigo Advertiser all covered the community event. The topics covered were health, privacy, … Continue reading →

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