NSW Fair Trading fines eBay Australia over marked-up ticket listings

E-commerce giant eBay Australia has been fined by NSW Fair Trading after marked-up tickets for the National Rugby League (NRL) Grand Final appeared on its platform.  The penalty infringement notices were issued as the listings breached New South Wales’ ticket scalping laws.  NSW Fair Trading commissioner Natasha Mann told Australian news outlet news.com: “To protect …

Vodafone celebrates Warriors extension with free tickets

Telecommunications company Vodafone has extended its partnership with Vodafone Warriors, and is offering free tickets to fans in order to celebrate.  Vodafone has re-signed with the New Zealand rugby league club until the end of the 2026 National Rugby League (NRL) season.  To celebrate the extension, Vodafone New Zealand has purchased all the remaining tickets …

Ticketek in world-first with COVID-19 apps integration

Ticketing company Ticketek has claimed a world-first by integrating mobile tickets with COVID-19 check-in and vaccination status apps.  The TEG-owned company has partnered with the Victorian Government in Australia, which will see the state be able to use the check-in solution at Ticketek venues from Thursday. The Kennedy Oaks Day at Flemington Racecourse will be …