Victoria’s Meredith Music Festival has secured increased anti-scalping protections from the Victorian Government, after being declared a major event.
Meredith, which is in its 28th year, has grown from a 200 people end-of-year party to one of Australia’s favourite festivals, hosting over 12,000 people. Now, the Andrews Labor Government has given Meredith new protection under the Major Events Act 2009, due to expected strong demand for tickets.
Under the legislation, it is illegal to re-sell tickets for more then 10 per cent of their original price, with penalties ranging from $806 to up to $483,500.
Other declared events include Meredith’s sister festival Golden Plains, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, the 2018 AFL Finals Series and the 2019 ANZAC Day AFL match.