Vic govt targets Boxing Day Test scalpers

The Victorian government is cracking down on ticket scalping for the Boxing Day Test, declaring it a major event under new legislation.

The Boxing Day Test has been declared a major event in a bid to discourage ticket scalpers. (AAP)

Melbourne's revered Boxing Day Test is the latest event to be granted special status by the Victorian government to combat ticket scalping.

The government this week declared the 2019 Boxing Day Test against New Zealand a major event under the Major Events Act 2009.

The decision was made due to an expected high demand for tickets.

Next year's men's and women's ICC T20 World Cup tournaments - with finals to be played at the MCG - have also been declared major events under the Act.

The Major Event's act makes it possible to crack down on ticket scalpers.

Under the legislation, tickets to a declared event cannot be advertised or resold for more than 10 per cent above the original value.