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An independent scientist who specialises in the effects of Wifi will be speaking at the Mullumbimby RSL Club tomorrow night from 7pm.

Dr Pri Bandara, a researcher and environmental health aducator, has been invited by local activists to present the latest research into Wifi.

Organiser  Ashiya Austin said the meeting was organised in response to a public meeting held two months ago that was called to gauge the reaction of the community to more NBN towers in the region.

She said the local member Justine Elliott and Shadow Minister for Regional Services Stephen Jones had ignored concerns raised about ‘Electro Smog’.

‘I doubt either politician read any of the information they were presented with, documents packed full of information and scientific and medical research which clearly show that Wifi, Cell Phone Towers, Smart Meters and all the other technology we are being coerced to rely on, are in fact dangerous,’ she said.

‘He juggled the figures when told about the radiation that comes from a cell phone tower. In fact he rewrote the World Health Organisation figures; he did this instantly without any problems, so I have to hand it to him for being a very slick operator, or perhaps just well prepared.’

Ms Austin said as a result, local activists had invited Dr Bandara to Mullumbimby to present the latest research on the subject.

‘Dr Bandara is a highly qualified independent researcher and educator in environmental health. She has worked for Westmead and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals as well as the University of Sydney. Also as a senior manager in the NSW Health System,’ Ms Austin said.

‘She has a particular interest in the biological and health effects of currently permitted so called low levels of microwave/radio frequency, electromagnetic radiation used for wireless and mobile communication.

‘She says that cutting-edge research conducted in many countries demonstrates that oxidative stress from the technology has a detrimental effect on all living cells.

‘She says it damages DNA potentially leading to cancer. This is echoed by many scientists and doctors, including others in Australia.’

‘Dr Bandara translates the complex science into simple terms and explains the findings of highly credible research projects.’

Ms Austin said many residents were concerned that the soon to be rolled out 5G system could well be the tipping point for the human species.

‘By comparison, 5G makes the present system look tame. It is an Orwellian nightmare on steroids, using a millimetre wave spectrum that is intended to blanket the earth and invade our homes for nefarious purposes,’ she said.

‘This is not conspiracy theory, as a future incorporating 5G is well documented and explained by the industry. Of course they do not admit that 5G is not for our benefit, but anyone with intelligence can see how it will be the ultimate control system, as well as severely compromising our health.’

The meeting begins at 7pm and there will be a question and answer session.

 

 



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