Tag Archives: Victoria

Smart Meter Information Session Tomorrow at 1pm!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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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Record complaints made against power companies, Ombudsman reports | Herald Sun

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

RECORD numbers of complaints are being made against gas and electricity companies as they employ debt collectors to chase thousands of struggling customers over unpaid bills. The shocking extent of bill defaulting is revealed in a new report from Victoria’s … Continue reading →

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Bill normally $185 PER QUARTER, new bill – $883.45.

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Being a pensioner, i keep my electricity use to a minimum, since a smart meter was installed, i now have constant ringing in my ears, and i avoid loud noise, and my faithful dog is now drained of energy, and only 6 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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

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Oh but you do have a choice……………….

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

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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Smart Meter installers do not have to provide a Certificate of Electrical Safety.

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Energy Safe Magazine Issue 23 Summer/Autumn 2011 Click here http://www.esv.vic.gov.au/About-ESV/Reports-and-publications/EnergySafe-Magazine We refer you to the following pages:Page 6, ESV plans audit of the electrical industry with focus on certificate usage due to their concerns with a large number of defects being discovered. “The LEW (licensed electrical … Continue reading →

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Fire investigators probe link between smart meters and house fires | Herald Sun

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

The MFB is investigating a link between smart meters and house fires. Herald SunUPDATE 8.57am: THE Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board has launched an investigation into a possible link between smart meters and house fires. An email sent to … Continue reading →

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Share your story.

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

There are many people in our community who are desperate to share their story about how Smart Meters have affected their lives. Please share your story with us using the Contact Us page. Your name, email address and personal details will … Continue reading →

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Channel 7 News: Smart Meter Backlash/Mess/Pain

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Victoria’s multi-billion dollar rollout of smart meters could be scrapped because of doubts over their cost and benefit.  Smart meter mess Running time 1.38min Melbourne homeowners are rebelling against the controversial smart meter roll out. Smart meter backlash  Running time 1.38min … Continue reading →

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