Senate debates

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

Committees

Economics References Committee; Reference

3:54 pm

Photo of Nick XenophonNick Xenophon (SA, Independent) Share this | | Hansard source

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Economics References Committee for inquiry and report by 26 March 2014:

Ticket scalping in Australia, with particular reference to:

(a) the prevalence of ticket scalping and its impact on ticket prices and sales,

(b) the effectiveness of current state-based consumer protection legislation, and how these measures can be improved, including through a federal approach;

(c) issues of illegality, including the prevalence of counterfeit tickets; and

(d) any related matters.

Question agreed to.