Tag Archives: Smart meter

Electromagnetic radiation (EMR) health complaints soar in Victoria

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

ARPANSA (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency) commenced Australia’s first centralised EMR Health Complaints Register on 4 July 2003. The Register collects reports of health concerns related to possible EMR field exposures in the range of 0-300 GHz. Out … Continue reading →

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New legislation urgently needed for safety of new metering systems

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Richard H Conrad, who is based in Hawaii and has a PhD in biochemistry, has written an excellent document for legislators of wireless smart meters. As American FCC (Federal Communications Commission) guidelines for human exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields are … Continue reading →

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People Power Victoria political party update

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Following the announcement of the formation of Victoria’s newest political party ‘People Power Victoria – No Smart Meters’ (PPV) we were inundated with membership applications. Within the first few weeks we were receiving an average of 150 membership applications per … Continue reading →

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Smart meter concerns – La Trobe Valley Express

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Dozens gathered outside of Energy and Resources Minister Russell Northe’s Morwell office on Friday protesting to stop the roll-out of smart meters before a health audit is completed. Stop Smart Meters Australia rally spokesperson Trevor Bridges said Mr Northe had … Continue reading →

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Local smart meter rally at Minister Northe’s Office. But where was he?

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Stop Smart Meters Australia (SSMA) Morwell branch organised a rally on Friday 23rd May at Minister Russell Northe’s Office in Morwell. At this rally, SSMA representatives from Morwell and surrounding areas demanded that: People whose health is affected by smart … Continue reading →

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SP AusNet Vic smart meter rollout delayed indefinitely

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

AMI systems struggling under load. The rollout of 714,000 smart meters in Victoria by power distributor SP AusNet has once again been set back after the company hit issues dealing with the increased load on its metering systems. The Victorian … Continue reading →

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Nicola’s nightmare continues….

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Having spent $5,500 to have my chronically ill daughter’s smart meter relocated to her boundary, we have been told that United Energy is going to take 3 weeks to send a truck to complete the half hour work. Nicola’s condition … Continue reading →

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Beware South Australia, Smart Meters are coming…..

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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South Australian electricity consumers likely to be offered new ‘smart’ power meters — but at a price

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A GOVERNMENT discussion paper outlines plans to offer “smart” electricity meters across the state — but they could cost up to $500 per household. Such meters have been rolled out in other states, but South Australia has delayed such a … Continue reading →

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Petition to reconnect Sofia’s power

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Stop Smart Meters Australia has created a petition for Sofia to have her power reconnected with a manual read interval meter. Please help Sofia’s cause by clicking on the link below and sign to register your support: https://www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/hon-dr-denis-napthine-allow-sofia-s-electricity-supply-to-be-reconnected-with-a-manually-read-interval-meter-mrim# Sofia’s smart … Continue reading →

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