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Panic buying sets in as Brisbane prepares for lockdown – Brisbane Times
The snap lockdown across Greater Brisbane is expected to have a detrimental effect on jobs and Easter business.
But QUT retail professor Gary Mortimer said shelves were already empty, with panic buying expected to be more prominent on Monday afternoon, once the lockdown takes effect at 5pm.
Disappointingly we will see some empty shelves later this afternoon, as panic buying has resumed once again, but we will see that replenish within 24 hours, he said on Monday.
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