Phase Three of the Roadmap to ease COVID-19 restrictions comes into effect on Saturday (6 June).
As a result, Western Australia will be the first Australian State to implement a two-square-metre per person capacity rule for venues, replacing the previous four-square-metre rule.
Announced by Premier, Mark McGowan, Western Australians will still need to continue physical distancing and good personal hygiene at all times.
Mr McGowan said travel will be permitted throughout Western Australia, including into the Kimberley region pending the Commonwealth’s approval to remove the Biosecurity Area but access into remote Aboriginal communities is to remain prohibited.
The Premier reminded businesses to submit a COVID Safety Plan prior to reopening their premises and those that opened during Phase Two should update their safety plans accordingly.
“Phase Four will be finalised in the coming weeks, based on the advice from the Chief Health Officer and will take into account the impact of Phase Three,” Mr McGowan said.
“Western Australia’s performance has been world-leading. Each and every Western Australian can feel proud that their hard work and willingness to do the right thing during what has been an incredibly difficult time, has got us to this point.”
Mr McGowan’s words were echoed by the Minister for Health, Roger Cook who said Western Australians had all played a big role in the success of managing COVID-19.
“The Roadmap allows for health experts to review the impact of the changes before we move to the next phase of restrictions being lifted,” Mr Cook said.
