So not knowing much about the topic. I decided to do a search.
First article from Domain says there are 678 auctions scheduled and most will go ahead online, but some vendors might postpone.
https://www.domain.com.au/news/real-estate-agents-scramble-to-move-melbourne-auctions-online-as-city-goes-into-lockdown-1025688/
Sounds good? Not as much 'damage' as you suggest?
(Your second post sounds more like it's a whinge about politics).
