Tag Archives: Smart meters

Minister announces a safety audit on smart meters and health

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Following a large number of complaints related to smart meters, Nicholas Kotsiras, Victoria’s Energy Minister, announced sweeping changes to the electrical billing system.  Of particular interest to Stop Smart Meters Australia was the announcement that Kotsiras plans to commission a top-to-bottom, independent … Continue reading →

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Victorian Government looks at ‘double dipping’

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The [Victorian] government has signalled its intentions to charge consumers refusing smart meters extra for the privilege of retaining their existing meter. Industry sources predict this will be $120 to $150 per annum. Isn’t this double dipping? We all have … Continue reading →

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The Chinese Government is now a major player in Victoria’s electricity distribution businesses

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The Chinese Communist regime, through the government-owned State Grid Corporation of China, recently completed its purchase of a 19.9 per cent interest in Australian-listed SP AusNet and a 60 per cent stake in the privately held Jemena business. This was … Continue reading →

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Victoria’s electricity prices rise more than NSW and South Australia – Herald Sun

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

VICTORIA faces higher electricity price rises than New South Wales and South Australia, despite the state being touted as the world’s most competitive retail market. And the average householder is being slugged almost $250 a year to cover the cost … Continue reading →

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Smart meter installer unleashes tirade

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Neil Mitchell, 3AW, interviews Darren: http://www.3aw.com.au/blogs/neil-mitchell-blog/smart-meter-installer-unleashes-tirade/20131210-2z2jp.html

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Letter of the Week – Sent to the Victorian Essential Services Commission

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Stop Smart Meters Australia has recently been presented with a copy of a letter that was sent to the Essential Services Commission.  We believe it is an excellent letter worth sharing with our followers. See: Letter of the Week

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Ballarat ‘Take Back Your Power’ Screening and Discussion Night – Tuesday 12 November

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia
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Smart meter returned to Powercor

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

This You Tube clip has been brought to our attention and we post it simply to inform you of what some people in Victoria are commencing to do as a result of not receiving any satisfactory response from power distributors … Continue reading →

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535,970 Smart Meters have still not been installed in Victoria

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

SSMA has extrapolated the spin from the power companies in yesterday’s Herald Sun article that was also recently posted on the SSMA Website. Congratulations to those who have taken measures to protect your families from the health, privacy and cost … Continue reading →

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Stop Smart Meters Australia – Join us!!

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Membership form and details can be found at: https://stopsmartmeters.com.au/membership/

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