The moment Gladys Berejiklian refuses to answer questions about WHY Bunnings is still open during lockdown - as debate erupts over whether the hardware superstore is 'essential'

Premier Gladys Berejiklian has refused to answer questions about why Bunnings warehouses remain open despite the superstore repeatedly popping up on exposure site lists.

The NSW Premier was grilled by Sky News' Andrew Clennell at her daily press update on Wednesday after reporting 233 new cases of the virus overnight, including 47 infectious in the community. 

Clennell asked Ms Berejiklian why a range of shops including the Reject Shop and Bunnings keep popping up on the state's list of exposure sites when essential retail is meant to be closed.   

'Why aren't some of these businesses shut? Why are people still travelling to work?

'Can't you go harder with this lockdown because what you are doing at the moment haven't reducing the numbers?'

The Premier claimed NSW's lockdown rules were 'some of the harshest' the nation had seen, but admitted 'non-critical retail' such as the Reject Shop should be closed.

'Why is Bunnings open?' Clennell asked, before incorrectly stating the warehouses are shut in Queensland.

The Premier turned her gaze away from the reporter and said 'next question', ignoring his attempts at a follow-up.

Ms Berejiklian's dodge - to a journalist she regularly jousts with - sparked uproar on social media given the store often appears on exposure site lists.

Business journalist and commentator Janine Perrett tweeted: 'Poor form. Berejiklian is asked a very valid question as to why so many Bunnings are turning up on exposure sites and still open to public and she simply refuses to answer.'

Bunnings, and any other 'essential retailer'  should be click and collect.

No one enters the store

Essential business. End of story.

Bunnings stores and Trade Centres in Victoria remain open for the trade only. 

If you are visiting a store, please remember to bring your PowerPass card or other Trade credentials to gain entry.

In line with government advice please remember to wear a face mask, always keep 1.5 metres between yourself and others, use the hand sanitizer at the front of the store, and ensure you check in and register with the Services Victoria APP via QR codes available.

[quote author=WorldSacred link=1628152456/5#5 date=1628156741]Essential business. End of story.

Bunnings stores and Trade Centres in Victoria remain open for the trade only. 

If you are visiting a store, please remember to bring your PowerPass card or other Trade credentials to gain entry.

In line with government advice please remember to wear a face mask, always keep 1.5 metres between yourself and others, use the hand sanitizer at the front of the store, and ensure you check in and register with the Services Victoria APP via QR codes available.

You don't own a house Nail, so you never need to go to Bunnings   

Sir lastnail wrote on Aug 5^th, 2021 at 8:24pm:
BS right there, you dont own a house so you wouldnt be fixing it. The other thing is you fool, no one buys parts for a cistern any more, you just replace the cistern itself. Ive renovated a number of houses, all parts from Bunnings no issues. There is literally nowhere else which offers the broad range they do since masters folded, any tradie will tell you that whether they like Bunnings or not. Stick to things you know about, like selling Amway.

Sir lastnail wrote on Aug 5^th, 2021 at 8:26pm:


If you want to bumroot me, go with the 1/4 so your pencil dick will fit better.