17 February 2010
A petition requesting the Legislative Assembly require the Victorian Government to immediately freeze the roll out of smart meters across Victoria until it can be independently demonstrated that consumers will not be forced to pay for the Brumby Government mistakes in the smart meter project.
The Petition of citizens of the State of Victoria draws to the attention of the Legislative Assembly the BrumbyGovernment’s mismanagement of smart meters,
in particular:
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The Auditor-General’s finding that the project cost has blown out from $800 million to $2.25 billion, all of which will be paid for in higher bills;
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The Auditor-General’s finding that the electricity industry may benefit from smart meters at the expense of the consumers who pay for them;
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The unfairness of many consumers and small businesses having to pay for smart meters before they are installed; and
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Findings by MelbourneUniversity that many families will have to pay around $300 per annum in higher electricity bills as a result.
For a copy of the petition please click on the link below:
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