Britney’s Lip-Synching Comes Under Fire Down Under

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    Britney Spears performs onstage during the opening night of ‘The Circus Starring Britney Spears’ tour at the New Orleans
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    Britney Spears is spotted heading out for her first Australian at her Perth hotel in Australia on November 6, 2009

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    A fresh-faced Britney Spears waves to the cameras in Perth, Australia, on November 5, 2009
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    Britney Spears spotted at LAX airport on November 2, 2009 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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    Britney Spears performs during ‘The Circus Starring Britney Spears’ tour at AmericanAirlines Arena on March 7, 2009 in Miami, Florida
 
 

FIRST PUBLISHED: November 6, 2009 9:46 AM EST
LAST UPDATED: November 6, 2009 9:51 AM EST

PERTH, Australia --

Australian fans might be excited that Britney Spears is embarking on her first tour down under – but Australian officials are not happy about the singer using pre-recorded tracks during her “Circus” tour.

According to People, Virginia Judge, the Minister for Fair Trading for New South Wales has said she is considering various options to ensure that fans know what they’re getting when they go see Britney in concert.

“It is Britney’s ‘prerogative’ to lip-sync, and it is my job to make sure consumers know what they are paying for up front,” Judge said.

An idea that is being considered by Australian officials is a disclaimer on tickets and other promotional materials stating that certain portions of her concert will be pre-recorded.

“Personally I would rather see a live set from a local artist,” Judge added, “but I am sure Britney’s fans will be treated to a spectacular show.”

Despite the lip-synching uproar, many of Britney’s shows in Australia are already sold out. She kicks off her first night down under on Friday in Perth.

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