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February 13, 2005
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AAP General News (Australia)
02-13-2005
SA: Ticket scalpers could face $5,000 fines

ADELAIDE, Feb 13 AAP - Ticket scalpers could face fines of up to $5,000 under new legislation
to be introduced to the South Australian parliament this week.

Anti-Pokies MP Nick Xenophon, who is behind the move, said today it was prompted by
reports of Kylie Minogue concert tickets selling for twice the official price.

He is seeking cross-party support for the change.

"Ticket scalpers are vultures who horde tickets with the express aim of making rip-off
profits, which in turn deprives and breaks the heart of genuine fans who can't afford
the inflated prices," Mr Xenophon said ...

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