The Second Wave of Hoarding
Matt Golding
23 June 2020
It has been termed the ‘Toilet Paper Index’ — a measure for the level of panic in the community. When the second wave of the coronavirus started to emerge in Melbourne mid-year, alarmed shoppers as far away as Canberra and Bathurst in New South Wales began emptying supermarket shelves of basic supplies.
You may also be interested in...
Misinformation explained
Your guide to misinformation and democracy.
Democracy
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Referendums A to Z
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
1946: Social Services referendum
The 1946 referendum led to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme and the beginnings of universal healthcare.
Stories
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
The sizzling history of the democracy sausage
Barbecue snags and voting explained.
