The AER argues higher electricity costs for SMEs thanks to the 5,000,000,000 Marinus Link

The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) made it very clear in March 2025 that: “The costs of Project Marinus will be recovered through transmission charges levied on Victorian and Tasmanian electricity customers.” CLICK to read the report

When will we say ENOUGH is ENOUGH? Why are we continuing to accept price hikes and burgeoning future generations with such huge debt when there is a very logical and much better solution to generating power?

SMEA Support First Line Responders Australia

We were asked to help develop a service driven model for our amazing first line responders and we couldn’t say no.

First Line Responders Australia (FLRA) supports the amazing work of: police | ambos | fire brigade | nurses and SES.

Watch this space for an official launch announcement.

SMEA Joins Federal Minister to rename yacht after fallen solider

What a great event we had on Saturday 26 July. The renaming event on the weekend was well attended and a great success. Not only did we do something good in honouring a fallen soldier, we also managed to raise the awareness of Sailing On through Chanel 9 News. Mrs Thomas, James’s mother, spoke very well and has asked to pass on her heart felt thanks to all involved and said how much James would have enjoyed the idea. Mrs Thomas has offered to be a spokesperson for us when needed. We should be proud of our achievement in getting The James back in the water after 14 months of work to restore her and 15 years being out of the water. Well done all. Click to see the Ch9 story

SMEA supports charity - Sailing On

We are thrilled to consider the charity Sailing On as a client. Sailing On supports veterans and families navigate life after service through sailing. With bases in Sydney and Perth the organisation has seven yachts and an ambition to register a team in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race in 2026. Check them out: www.sailingonwa.org.au

SMEA Partners to establish Small Modular Reactors Australia

We can’t keep hiding from the reality that whilst we transition away from coal to generate base load power and accept that renewables are part of the solution, renewables alone will not lower electricity prices for families and businesses, let alone deliver the electricity demands consistently, that we’ll need into the future.

Our goal is to simplify the solution.

But to also question “…why are we not discussing SMRs in Australia as part of a hybrid solution?” CLICK

SMEA Supports the Young Australia Movement

For the first time ever, Gen Z and Millennials will outnumber Baby Boomers at the federal election

Did you know, according to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) Gen Z and Millennials will outnumber Baby Boomers at the ballot boxes this year (2025).

The younger cohort together make up 7,718,208 votes while Baby Boomers comprise 5,871,342, according to data from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC).

Gen X, which falls between the two, accounts for 4,350,268 votes. It’s precisely why we set up YAM. It’s time to take charge of YOUR future.

SMEA takes on China’s largest non-coal miner and wins

Over a six month period SMEA represented a WA company who were being embroiled in a scheme that forced sub-contractors to pay mining executives large sums of money in order to maintain contracts on-site. We brought the practice to the attention of the firms Shanghai headquarters. This led to a full investigation. The mining company hired lawyers in Perth and sought our support for civil action against mining executives. We declined to support the company on the basis that we knew senior executives were aware of the issue. The West Australian ran the story and senior executives had their their employment terminated. Our client walked away in the knowledge that justice had been done and the practice was unlikely to occur again. CLICK to find out more.

Support SMEs at Iconic Fremantle Markets in Perth

WESTERN AUSTRALIA'S ULTIMATE MARKET EXPERIENCE FOR LOCALS AND TOURISTS WITH OVER 100 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Step inside the Fremantle Markets and enjoy the distinctive atmosphere of over a hundred years of vibrant culture and heritage. Listen carefully and you just might hear the horse and carts of yesteryear, arriving at the markets full to the brim of fresh fruit and vegetables. A wonderful showcase of small and medium business mixed with culture. CLICK