The supermarket giant made a statement via their Facebook yesterday explaining why the new restrictions have been applied.
"Product availability in our stores has been impacted due to pandemic related supply chain disruptions," they said.
"There is no need to panic buy — please purchase only what you need. Purchase limits on some items will apply.
"Our team are working hard during this trying time — please remember to show them the kindness and respect they very much deserve."
Supermarkets throughout Australia are sporting empty shelves, similar to the beginning of the pandemic when thousands of Australians began panic buying.
Unlike the beginning of the pandemic, these empty shelves are due to staff shortages in packing, delivery and manufacturing sectors as more people are sent into isolation with Covid or as close contacts.
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