The four-phase roadmap will help get Western Australians back to work safely and begin the process of restarting the State’s economy. It has been developed in conjunction with the National Cabinet principles and is based on the best health advice for WA.
Phase 1 – 27 April 2020
indoor and outdoor non-work gatherings of up to 10 people
outdoor personal training without shared equipment
recreation activities in compliance with travel restrictions and the 10-person rule, such as private picnics in the park, fishing, boating, hiking and camping
home opens and display villages open, in compliance with 10-person rule, appropriate record keeping and hygiene practices.
Phase 2 – 18 May 2020
Social distancing, good hygiene and the 4 square metre rule apply to all activities.
Public gatherings
indoor and outdoor non-work gatherings of up to 20 people
weddings and funerals up to 20 people inside or 30 outside.
Dining out
cafés and restaurants with meal service, including within pubs, bars, clubs, hotels and casino
up to 20 patrons.
Return to work
Western Australians are encouraged to return to work, unless they are unwell or vulnerable.
Regional travel
Restrictions relaxed, with travel allowed:
between South West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt and Perth-Peel regions
between Mid-West, Gascoyne and Pilbara regions (excluding the biosecurity zone)
within Goldfields-Esperance region (excluding the biosecurity zone)
within Kimberley Local Government areas (the Commonwealth’s biosecurity zone remains in place).
Travel exemptions are still required to enter WA and travel between the 4 regions.
Fitness and recreation
non-contact community sports up to 20 participants
outdoor or indoor fitness classes with no shared equipment, up to 20 participants
public pools (1 indoor and 1 outdoor) permitted to open under strict rules and up to 20 patrons per pool.
Community facilities
places of worship, community facilities and libraries permitted to reopen
up to 20 patrons.
Advice for business
Businesses across Western Australia need to comply with conditions outlined in the COVID Safety Guidelines and prepare a COVID Safety Plan before they re-open, to protect staff and customers.
More information
For more information on Phase 2 easing of restrictions please read our frequently asked questions.
Phase 3 – will be finalised in the coming weeks
Phase 3 will be based on the Chief Health Officer’s advice, taking into account infection rates across WA. It is expected to be implemented about 4 weeks from the start of Phase 2.
Phase 3 is expected to include:
further increases in number of people allowed at indoor and outdoor non-work gatherings, including patrons at cafés, restaurants, weddings and funerals
possible further relaxation of regional travel restrictions
restrictions further relaxed for gyms, health clubs and indoor sport centres
contact community sport (indoor and outdoor) permitted, with gathering limits
beauty therapy and personal care services permitted
auction houses and real estate auctions permitted (not just online, as it is currently)
public playgrounds, outdoor gym equipment, skate parks, zoos, cinemas, galleries, museums and concert venues permitted to open, with gathering limits.
Phase 4 – to be confirmed
Phase 4 will be assessed and finalised in due course. Western Australia’s interstate border closure will remain in place. It’s expected to be the final restriction lifted.
