Scott Morrison says panic buying driven by coronavirus lockdown fears is 'ridiculous' and 'un-Australian'
ABCPrime Minister Scott Morrison has told people to stop hoarding supplies, saying he is disappointed at the "un-Australian" panic buying being driven by fears around the coronavirus pandemic. Key points: Mr Morrison said there was no reason for shoppers to hoard goods He urged Australians to use their common sense and not abuse staff The CEO of Woolworths said there was no food shortage Many shelves in supermarkets across the country have been stripped bare by people rushing to stock up on supplies and essentials. A police spokeswoman said while there had been no recent reports of assaults or emergency calls to specific shops, local police were conducting general duties and "tasking" outside some supermarkets. No food shortage, surge buying the reason for empty shelves Coronavirus questions answered Photo shows An illustration of a cell on an orange background with the word 'coronacast' overlayed.
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