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Viagogo under investigation as Perth concert tickets offered for resale at double original price

Viagogo under investigation as Perth concert tickets offered for resale at double original price
September 3, 2022
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30th January 2022 - NSW Government urges consumers to avoid purchasing tickets through Viagogo

9th September 2021 - Western Australian Parliament passes tough new laws to stamp out scalping

7th July 2021 - NSW Fair Trading investigates rising number of complaints against Viagogo

11th March 2021 - Federal Court allows Viagogo a reprieve in paying $7 million fine

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