The Government has made a 3 Step Plan to ease the COVID-19 rules.
These details were shared on May 8, 2020.
There are 3 Steps to the plan.
It is up to each state and territory to decide when they will do each step.
To check details for your state see: What you can and can't do under Government restrictions
If it is easier to talk to someone about the rules - you can call the COVID19 Disability Infoline - 1800 643 787.
3 Step Framework for a COVIDSAFE Australia
For all steps:
- Maintain 1.5 m distancing and good hygiene
- Stay home if unwell
- Frequently clean and disinfect communal areas
- COVIDSAFE plan for workplaces and premises
All steps are subject to expert health advice – states and territories can implement changes based on their COVID-19 conditions.
STEP 1
The important first small steps – connect with family and friends - allowing groups of people to be together in homes and in the community.
Businesses reopen, and more people return to work.
Gatherings and Work
- Non-work gatherings of up to 10 people
- Up to 5 visitors at home in addition to normal residents
- Work from home if it works for you and your employer
- Workplaces develop a COVIDSafe plan
- Avoid public transport in peak hour
Education and Childcare
- Childcare centres, primary and secondary schools open as per state and territory plans
- Universities/technical colleges to increase fact-to-face where possible and prioritise hands-on, skills-based learning
Retail and Sales
- Retail stores open.
- Retail stores and shopping centre managers must develop COVIDSafe plans
- Auctions/open homes can have gatherings of up to 10, recording contact details
Cafes and Restaurants
- May open and seat up to 10 patrons at one time
- Need to maintain an average density of 4m2 per person
- Food courts are to remain closed to seated patrons
Entertainment and Amusement Venues
- To remain closed: Indoor movie theatres, concert venues, stadiums, galleries, museums, zoos, pubs registered and licenced clubs, nightclubs, gaming venues, strip clubs and brothels
- Exceptions: Restaurants or cafes in these venues may seat up to 10 patrons at one time
Sport and Recreation
- No indoor physical activity including gyms
- Community centres, outdoor gyms, playgrounds and skate parks allow up to 10 people
- Outdoor sport (up to 10 people) consistent with the AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport
- Pools open with restrictions
Accommodation
- Continue current arrangements for caravan parks and camping grounds (closed to tourists in some states and territories)
- Hostels and hotels are open for accommodation
Weddings, Funerals and Religious Services
- Weddings may have up to 10 guests in addition to the couple and the celebrant
- Funerals may have up to 20 mourners indoors and 30 outdoors
- Religious gatherings may have up to 10 attendees
- Every gathering must record contact details.
Hair and Beauty Services
- Hairdressers and barbershops open and record contact details.
- Beauty therapy and massage therapy venues, saunas and tattoo parlours remain closed
Domestic Travel
- Allow local and regional travel for recreation
- Refer to state and territory governments for border restrictions
STEP 2
Building on slightly larger gatherings and more businesses re-opening.
Higher risk activities may have tighter restrictions.
Gatherings and Work
- Non -work gatherings of up to 20 people
- State and territories may allow larger numbers in some circumstances
- Work from home if it works for you and your employer
- Workplaces develop a COVIDSafe plan
- Avoid public transport in peak hour
Education and Childcare
- Childcare centres, primary and secondary schools open as per state and territory plans
- Universities/technical colleges to increase fact-to-face where possible and prioritise hands-on, skills-based learning
Retail and Sales
- Retail stores open.
- Retail stores and shopping centre managers must develop COVIDSafe plans
- Auctions/open homes can have gatherings of up to 20, recording contact details
Cafes and Restaurants
- May open and seat up to 20 patrons at one time
- Need to maintain an average density of 4m2 per person
- Food courts are to remain closed to seated patrons
Entertainment and Amusement Venues
- To remain closed: Indoor movie theatres, concert venues, stadiums, galleries, museums, zoos, may have up to 20 patrons
- To remain closed pubs, registered and licenced clubs, nightclubs, gaming venues, strip clubs and brothels
- Exceptions: Restaurants or cafes in these venues may seat up to 20 patrons at one time
Sport and Recreation
- Up to 20 people allowed to participate in outdoor sport consistent with the AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport
- Up to 20 people allowed to participate in all outdoor sports
- Pools open with restrictions
Accommodation
- Caravan parks and camping grounds fully open
- All accommodation areas open and allow gatherings of up to 20 people
Weddings, Funerals and Religious Services
- Weddings may have up to 20 guests in addition to the couple and the celebrant
- Funerals may have up to 50 mourners
- Religious gatherings may have up to 20 attendees
- Every gathering must record contact details
Hair and Beauty Services
- Hairdressers and barbershops open and record contact details
- Beauty therapy and massage therapy venues and tattoo parlours can open with up to 20 clients in the premises and record contact details
- Saunas and bathhouses remain closed
Domestic Travel
- Allow local and regional travel for recreation
- Consider allowing interstate recreational travel depending on the situation in each state and territory
STEP 3
A commitment to re-opening of business and the community with minimal restrictions, but underpinned by COVIDSafe ways of living.
Gatherings and Work
- Non -work gatherings of up to 100 people
- Larger gatherings to be considered
- Return to workplace
- Workplaces develop a COVIDSafe plan
- Avoid public transport in peak hour
Education and Childcare
- Childcare centres, primary and secondary schools open as per state and territory plans
- Universities/technical colleges to increase fact-to-face where possible and prioritise hands-on, skills-based learning
- Consider reopening residential colleges and international student travel
Retail and Sales
- Retail stores open
- Retail stores and shopping centre managers must develop COVIDSafe plans
- Auctions/open homes can have gatherings of up to 100 recording contact details
Cafes and Restaurants
- Cafes, restaurants and food courts can seat up to 100 people
- Need to maintain an average density of 4m2 per person
Entertainment and Amusement Venues
- Venues open in Step 2 may have up to 100 patrons.
- Consideration will be given to opening bar areas and gaming rooms
- Exceptions: Restaurants or cafes in these venues may seat up to 100 patrons at one time
- To remain closed: strip clubs and brothels
Sport and Recreation
- All venues allowed to operate with gatherings of up to 100 people
- Community sports expansion to be considered consistent with the AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport
Accommodation
- All accommodation areas open and allow gatherings of up to 100 people
Weddings, Funerals and Religious Services
- Allow gatherings of up to 100 people
- Every gathering must record contact details
Hair and Beauty Services
- All establishments allowed to open with up to 100 people
- Record contact details
Domestic Travel
- Allow interstate travel
Correct as per plan on May 8, 2020
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