Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison today outlined a three-point plan to reopen the economy and society — and hopes to have it completed by July.
Morrison held up a board detailing the plan, saying that states and territories would be allowed to adhere to it at their own pace.
The prime minister said the government will work to better define steps two and three when authorities get closer to implementing them. He said the plan would be reviewed every three weeks, according to CNN affiliate Nine News Australia.
Here are the steps Morrison outlined during his news conference:
Step 1:
Morrison said this will allow greater connections between friends and family
Gatherings of up to 10 people will be permitted
People will be allowed to welcome five guests in their homes
Children will be allowed to return to classrooms and playgrounds
Golf and swimming will be allowed to resume
Retail stores and small cafes and restaurants will be allowed to open
Intrastate recreational travel will be allowed
Up to 30 people will be allowed to attend funerals outdoors
Up to 10 people will be allowed to attend weddings outdoors
Step 2:
Gatherings of up to 20 people will be permitted, including for venues like movie theaters and galleries
More retail stores will be allowed to open, depending on the sector
Organized community sporting events will be allowed to resume
Beauty parlors can open
Step 3:
Gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed
Most workers will be allowed back into the workplace
Interstate travel will likely resume
Bars and clubs can open, but with some restrictions
“The next step beyond this will be to build confidence and momentum that will see our economy get back up and running and get Australians back up on their feet and moving ahead with confidence,” Morrison said.
