The coronavirus restrictions that will be lifted today – a state by state guide
Some Australians woke on Monday morning with knowledge life is slowly getting back to normal as coronavirus restrictions ease.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled a three-stage plan on Friday, which was up to states and territories to implement in order to stimulate Australia’s economy and get kids back in classrooms.
He said he is hoping by July most Australians will be back working in offices.
However, not every state and territory will be reopening at the same time.
South Australia
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall told reporters on Friday his state is in “a great position” due to the public’s response to restrictions.
As of Monday in South Australia, local government libraries have been reopened.
Anyone looking to train outdoors will be able to as long as they are in a group of 10 or less and follow social distancing. Swimming pools are open again as well.
Regional travel is allowed again, students at TAFE and university can learn via face-to-face tutorials, and campgrounds have reopened.
For those renting or looking at buying a home, open inspections have recommenced along with auctions.
Places of worship are open too, and funerals are allowed with a maximum of 20 people at indoor ceremonies and 30 at outdoor gatherings.
As many as 10 people at a time can eat at restaurants and cafes as long as it's outdoors.
Community youth and RSL halls have opened their doors too.
Mr Marshall told FIVEaa radio on Monday he thinks people were relieved after hearing the National Cabinet’s announcement about the easing of restrictions on Friday.
“But let’s not become complacent,” he tweeted.
“We don’t want to go backwards. Together, we will get through this.”
Queensland
On Friday, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk revealed the sunshine state’s roadmap.
Queensland will take a gradual return to school with kindergarten, prep, and years 1, 11 and 12 back on Monday while the rest return on May 25.
Retail shopping for non-essential items is allowed and Queenslanders can travel 50km from their homes.
Most of Queensland’s major changes will occur on Friday with bars, cafes and restaurants reopening.
Queensland will also have the same rules for funerals as South Australia.
The state will review its restrictions every four weeks.
NSW
NSW has no changes for Monday specifically with most of its re-openings occurring on Friday.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian told reporters on Sunday about scaled-back restrictions including allowing outdoor gatherings of 10 people with the re-opening of cafes and restaurants.
Unlike SA, people in NSW won’t be allowed to travel regionally.
Victoria
Victorians will be allowed five guests in their homes from midnight Tuesday.
Premier Daniel Andrews also announced on Monday, 10 people would be able to meet outdoors for recreational activities, paving the way for the return of AFL and NRL training.
“It will be allowed for you to go and have dinner or a visit with family and friends, that doesn't mean an invitation to be having a dinner party at every house every night,” Mr Andrews said.
“We have to use our common sense. We have to be proportionate, recognise that this is far from over.”
Tasmania
Premier Peter Gutwein said from Monday Tasmanians will be allowed 20 people at funerals.
Residents will be allowed to visit National parks and reserves for exercise, however residents are only allowed to travel 30km to visit parks and reserves.
Mr Gutwein said stage one of the process of removing restrictions will actually occur on May 18, which is next Monday.
He said, on health advice, he expects to increase outdoor gatherings to 10 from then.
It’s at this stage Tasmania will also look to reopen its bars and restaurants.
Mr Gutwein said he’s taking a different approach due to concerns over Tasmania’s ageing population.
"Our pathway back will be gradual, it will be careful," Mr Gutwein said on Friday.
"We will continue to march to the beat of our own drum. If we find that we cannot move, then we won't."
Western Australia
Western Australia took moves to pull back restrictions on April 27 as “phase one” of its four-phase approach.
Currently, the state has outdoor and indoor gatherings of up to 10 people allowed with residents able to enjoy picnics, fishing, boating, hiking and camping.
Open houses and display villages have reopened.
Premier Mike McGowan said the state will revisit its restrictions and go into phase two on May 18 with moves to allow 20-people at gatherings and the reopening of public swimming pools.
ACT
The ACT moved on Friday to allow gatherings of up to 10 people for outdoor and indoor activities including bootcamps.
Funerals will be allowed with 20 people inside or 30 outside, and places of worship are open again for 10 people.
Open houses and auctions are also allowed again.
The moves came into action from 11.59pm on Friday.
Students will begin returning to classrooms from May 18.
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory has relaxed restrictions on parks, golf, fishing and swimming.
Restaurants and bars are to reopen with a two-hour limit on Friday followed later by entertainment venues.
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