Coronavirus: Bottle shop limits come into effect to prevent panic buying

Andrew Brown
Updated March 31 2020 - 9:19pm, first published 4:00pm
Owner of Farrah's Liquor Collective, Matthew Farrah says he's seen a boost in business from people stockpiling on alcohol. Picture: Jamila Toderas
Owner of Farrah's Liquor Collective, Matthew Farrah says he's seen a boost in business from people stockpiling on alcohol. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Those looking to stock up on alcohol for self-isolation will be hit with limits at most bottle shops across the country, as retailers aim to prevent panic buying.

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Andrew Brown

Andrew Brown

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I've been part of the Canberra Times since 2016, after reporting at local papers in Sydney's north-west. Since starting at the paper I've had stints on the Sunday Times, on the early morning breaking news round, and now as a general reporter, covering the ins and outs of anything and everything happening in Canberra, with a focus on health.

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