Tag Archives: Victoria

Stop Smart Meters Australia is having an impact!

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

In a recent post on Stop Smart Meters Tasmania, Tasmania’s Don Maisch writes about a presentation he attended at the University of Tasmania about smart grids and how grid implementation varies from place to place.  The speaker, who was apparently … Continue reading →

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Victorian Government releases farcical smart meter technical study

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Last year, the Victorian Government announced it would conduct a health audit on smart meters. See: https://stopsmartmeters.com.au/2014/07/16/herald-sun-reports-of-illness-prompt-audit-of-smart-meter-radiation/ and https://stopsmartmeters.com.au/2014/04/19/media-release-victorian-governments-smart-meter-health-audit/ This ‘health audit’ transformed into a “technical study”.  It is obvious that the Government came to realise that a health audit … Continue reading →

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Beware – ‘Silent’ installation of smart water and gas meters

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A ‘silent’ installation of smart (AMI capable) water and gas meters is in full swing in Victoria and parts of NSW. Most current models are ‘pulse ready’, meaning that, even if they do not currently transmit data wirelessly, they can … Continue reading →

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Smart meters spiral | Herald Sun

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Electricity smart meter fees have sucked up to $1000 from [Victorian] households….Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio did not directly answer why Victoria was the only state to order a digital meter rollout to homes and small businesses. Full article from Herald … Continue reading →

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Smart meter problems force Balwyn North family out of home – Herald Sun/Leader

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A SMART meter has caused untold grief for a Balwyn­ North family of four, eventually forcing them out of their home. John Aparo and Virginia Lo Giudice and their two sons, Alexander and Lucas, said they were left with no … Continue reading →

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Australian study puts Victoria at centre stage of the smart meter controversy

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

A 92 case series report by Melbourne medical practitioner Dr Federica Lamech titled “Self-Reporting of Symptom Development From Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields of Wireless Smart Meters in Victoria, Australia: A Case Series.” has been published in the Nov/Dec 2014 issue … Continue reading →

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Smart meter rebels enjoy a reprieve from fines – Herald Sun

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

THOUSANDS of Victorians who have refused electricity smart meters could escape penalties this year. One company has given rebels a reprieve, and others are considering their position. About 25,000 customers statewide have defied warnings of possible disconnection and higher charges … Continue reading →

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Bill shock: Smart meter charges set to cost most Victorians more in 2015 – Herald Sun

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

VICTORIANS will be slugged smart meter fees of up to $226 on their electricity bills next year. The Australian Energy Regulator has approved charges for 2015 of $109.40 to $226.30, plus GST, for the most common type of smart meter, … Continue reading →

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People Power Victoria’s Radio Advertisement

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

Listen to People Power Victoria’s radio advertisement by clicking here: People Power Victoria’s Radio Advertisement  Please forward the ad to your contacts and spread the word…..

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How to Vote for People Power Victoria Candidates in the Victorian election

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Stop Smart Meters Australia

People Power Victoria – No Smart Meters (PPV) is a grassroots political party concerned about the state of Victoria and its future direction. Our candidates are passionate people who care about human rights ahead of corporations; they care about their … Continue reading →

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