
VICTORIANS will get leaner, greener TVs next year.
A new star rating system similar to the one used on dryers and washing machines means some LCD and plasma TVs will be withdrawn from sale.
With concerns about the rising threat of global warming, Australia's TV manufacturers have been put on notice by the Federal Government with this message: produce less power-hungry TVs or withdraw them from sale.
In a recent announcement, Peter Garrett, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, said all TVs sold in Australia were expected to display energy star rating labels.
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