The coalition's third attempt at seeking a sustainable fees regime is different, triggering a stampede by dozens of universities to charge the maximum fee from next year.

The news that four key Chinese steel plants were cutting production this year by up to a fifth triggered a stampede, particularly out of mining stocks.

Despite the fanfare that accompanied the announcement, the scheme may not trigger a stampede of investment.

They made no prediction as to whether the results would trigger a stampede of young men eager to sign up for voluntary work.

And free seating can trigger a stampede.