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Viagogo case highlights need for Fair Trading Act penalty changes

The Commerce Commission wants to see legislative changes and higher penalties imposed.

Viagogo has no New Zealand presence or employees.

The Commerce Commission’s hard-fought legal victory over global ticket reseller Viagogo came out at cost to taxpayers – $2.3 million and counting, making it one of the most expensive and long-running cases the regulator has taken.

It has also raised concerns over the lack of pecuniary penalties

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Fiona Rotherham Fri, 24 May 2024
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