Tag Archives: Melbourne

Almost 90,000 refuse Smart Meters!

The media reported last week that “Almost 90,000 of the more than 900,000 customers approached by installers so far have turned them away.” That is a lot of people. Please note this is just the statistics for Victoria, ………..so far. … Continue reading

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Smart Meter Information Session Tomorrow at 1pm!

Talk about short notice. It is almost like the government doesn’t really want anyone to attend!!! ——————————————————————————————- The Department of Primary Industries would like to invite you to attend an Information Session. Dear Stakeholder, This morning the Minister for Energy … Continue reading

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Smart meters here to stay | 3AW

Dean Mighell, head of Victoria’s peak electricity union says he still won’t be having a smart meter installed despite today’s announcement. Mighell is one of many outraged this morning to learn Premier Ted Baillieu will not stop the highly controversial roll … Continue reading

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Flawed meters a dumb idea | Herald Sun

GEORGE Lawson says the only thing he has got out of having a smart meter is a bigger bill. Since one of the units was installed at his Canterbury home in February last year, his supply charges have jumped by … Continue reading

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New Stop Sign

Why a new stop sign? The old one stated: I DECLINE TO HAVE A ‘SMART METER’ FITTED UNTIL AFTER THE STATE GOVERNMENT HAS COMPLETED THE ‘SMART METER’ REVIEW PROCESS. THANK YOU. The new one says: NOT EVER Click Here

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Energy Minister Michael O’Brien states: nobody is forced to accept a meter at this point in time.

Must See: Smart meter rebellion Video: A Current Affair | Stop Smart Meters Australia. Share your story

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Smart Meter installed. What now?

If you have had a Smart Meter installed already we urge you to join us and take action via one or all of the options listed below. They are winning the fight in America to have the Smart Meters removed. If … Continue reading

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Public Meetings

Ashburton 29th November 2011 A free public meeting is held by two Commonwealth Public Officials who are experienced in constitutional law on the last Tuesday of each month starting at 7.30pm. The venue is at the Library, 154 High Street, Ashburton (Melbourne … Continue reading

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Oh but you do have a choice……………….

We received a story from a resident in Melbourne who contacted their energy supplier with concerns about their Smart Meter. Since it was installed they were suffering with a number of health issues. Headaches, blurred vision etc. And so they requested that … Continue reading

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Meters build SPs smart future | Herald Sun

ENERGY distributor SP AusNet expects the continuing roll-out of smart meters to be the key for growth after posting a 12 per cent slide in half-year profit.While revenue was up 5.7 per cent to $830.5 million, largely because of electricity … Continue reading

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