Key Concerns Driving This Campaign:
Health Risks from Radiofrequency Radiation (RFR)
Mounting evidence suggests that long-term exposure to RFR may pose serious health risks to humans. It’s time to prioritise independent research and public safety.
Threats to Pollinators and Wildlife
RFR doesn’t just affect humans—it can also disrupt the natural behaviours of essential pollinators like bees and birds, potentially threatening biodiversity and ecosystems.
Potential Fire Hazards
Smart Meters have been linked to fire risks in certain cases, raising urgent questions about the safety of widespread installation.
Right to Choose, Not Be Mandated
Australians should have the freedom to make informed decisions about what is installed on their property. We stand for choice, not forced compliance.
Privacy Concerns
Smart Meters collect detailed usage data. We believe individuals have a right to know how their data is used, stored, and who has access to it.
Rising Costs
The installation and ongoing use of Smart Meters come with increased costs—often passed on to the consumer. Transparency is essential.
Restricting Power Access
Isolation of appliances during peak power demands. Work on improving the grid not limiting power input on residential properties.
Supporting Information For Campaign
- Privacy Concerns
Residential customers have a legitimate right to privacy when it comes to their energy usage data. Smart meters collect highly detailed consumption information, and both credible government reports and security experts have raised concerns about the potential invasion of individual and behavioural privacy.
The granularity of this data can, in some cases, reveal patterns of activity within a household—such as when people are home, asleep, or away. The example below illustrates how even basic power usage data from a smart meter can be analysed to gain insights into daily routines and behaviour inside the home.
https://smartgridawareness.org/privacy-and-data-security/how-smart-meters-invade-individual-privacy/
ADDITIONAL YET TO BE RESEARCHED
Choice –
https://stopsmartmeters.com.au/2013/09/11/queensland-avoids-smart-meter-mandate/
Submission on Qld Gov 30 – year electricity strategy discussion paper
Other submissions Feb 2025 and rule change –
https://www.aer.gov.au/publications/reports/submissions/aemc-rule-change-real-time-data-consumers
30 year strategy discussion paper –
https://cabinet.qld.gov.au/documents/2013/jul/elec%20strat/Attachments/Discussion%20Paper.PDF
https://ehtrust.org/educate-yourself/health-risks-posed-by-smartmeters/