Woolworths has announced restrictions limiting the purchase of toilet paper to four packs per transaction and products like rice and hand sanitizer are being rationed to preserve stock.
Rice has been restricted to a maximum of one bag weighing two kilograms and hand sanitizer is now only being sold over the counter with a limit of two bottles per transaction.
Woolworths Chief Executive Brad Banducci is urging customers to be calm, stating they are working with suppliers to meet demand and customers should use common sense purchasing items.
No restrictions for other products are in place but may be implemented if shortages occur.