From travelling interstate to getting your eyebrows waxed and going to work: Everything you need to know about what you can and can't do in Australia
- People can swim weekdays between 7am to 5pm at Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama
- Coogee, Clovelly and Maroubra beaches are open everyday from 7am-5pm
- In Western Australia, people can go to the beach with as many as nine others
- In NSW, hairdressers are open but the four-square metre rule still applies
- Beauty, tanning and nail services are allowed to open but only to sell goods
- Western Australia has allowed fishing and boating for groups of 10 people or less
- Tasmanians can go to the golf course if the two-person rule is adhered to
As social distancing restrictions gradually start to ease across Australia, confusion mounts over what activities and services are allowed, and what will land you with a hefty fine.
From travelling interstate, going to a friend's house, swimming at the beach and playing golf, Daily Mail Australia takes a look at what you can and can't do in your state.
Beaches, exercise and activities
In New South Wales, different rules apply for certain beaches at the local council's discretion.
NSW residents are allowed to swim and surf but will be told to move on if they're caught sunbathing or lingering on the sand.
People can swim or surf weekdays between 7am to 5pm at Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Coogee, Clovelly and Maroubra beaches are open seven days a week from 7am-5pm for swimming, surfing and and running on the sand.
In Western Australia, residents can go to the beach with as many as nine other people as long as they're not travelling outside their region.
NSW residents are allowed to swim and surf but will be told to move on if they're caught sunbathing or lingering on the sand. Pictured: Bondi Beach on Sunday
Queensland residents are only allowed to go to the beach with people they live with or one other person. Pictured: Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast
Coogee, Clovelly and Maroubra beaches are open seven days a week from 7am-5pm for swimming, surfing and and running on the sand
Beachgoers are advised to check with their local council if their beach is open.
As of the weekend, Queenslanders are allowed to travel up to 50km for recreation as long as they adhere to social distancing measures.
Queensland residents are only allowed to go to the beach with people they live with or one other person.
Tasmanians are allowed to surf as long as they stick to gathering rules and don't leave their local area.
Victoria has closed some of its beaches, but if a beach is open then locals are allowed to go there for brief exercise while adhering to social distancing.
Going for a drive
Queenslanders can go for a drive within a 50km radius of their home.
There aren't any travel restrictions in South Australia, but locals are advised to only drive for an essential reason.
In NSW, people are advised against road trips and shouldn't leave home unless it's for an essential reason - such as exercise, work or medical care.
The Victorian Government deemed non-essential car rides 'irresponsible'.
In NSW, people are advised against road trips and shouldn't leave home unless it's for an essential reason - such as exercise, work or medical care
Travel is permitted between NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, WA and the NT, but only for essential reasons or work
Victorians should only get in the car for an essential activity, and are strongly advised against driving with passengers who aren't from their household.
ACT residents are now allowed to travel into NSW to visit family and friends.
Travel is permitted between NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, WA and the NT, but only for essential reasons or work.
Personal services such as nail salons
In NSW hairdressers are still open, but the four-square metre rule still applies within the salon.
Personal contact between staff and clients should be minimised as much as possible.
Beauty, tanning and nail services are allowed to open but only to sell goods such as gift cards, while services are still not available.
Tattoo parlours across the state remain shut.
In the NT, beauty salons can reopen from Friday May 15.
In other states and territories, beauty services are still closed.
In NSW hairdressers are still open, but the four-square metre rule still applies within the salon
Going to a friend's house
As of last Friday, two adults and their children are allowed to visit another household in NSW.
The same rules apply in Queensland.
WA residents have been given more freedom, with 10 people allowed to gather together.
The NT is allowing indoor and outdoor activities between friends, including having guests over at homes.
South Australians aren't aren't recommended to meet with more than two other people at a time, but they can get away with a group of up to 10 as long as they keep a 1.5m distance.
As of last Friday, two adults and their children are allowed to visit another household in NSW
The two-person rule still applies in the ACT, unless people are from the same family or household.
Children will no longer be counted towards the two people allowed.
Tasmanians are allowed allowed to go to someone else's house to take care of them, and not just for a 'social visit'.
Boating and fishing
Social distancing rules still apply on boats and boat ramps in NSW.
NSW residents are only allowed to be on a boat with one other person, or with family from the same household.
Canoeing, sailing, paddling for exercise, fishing and stand up paddle-boarding are allowed.
Fishing in the Northern Territory became permitted from last Friday, while Queenslanders can also cast a line within 50km of their home and stick to social distancing.
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WA has allowed fishing and boating for groups of 10 people or less.
Primary Industries and Regions South Australia advises SA residents to avoid fishing, but those who do should stay close to home.
Tasmanians in some areas can fish and go out on a boat for exercise or recreation 'in line with looking after your mental wellbeing'.
Boating, fishing and water skiing is still not allowed in Victoria.
Golf and other sport
Tasmanians can take to the golf course if the two-person rule is followed.
Victoria's rules are far more strict, with the government flat out banning the sport.
Northern Territory residents have far more relaxed rules, allowing non-contact sports such as swimming, golf, tennis, shooting and lawn bowls.
Golf NSW has always stood behind the sport being available since coronavirus restrictions came into place in March.
But individual courses aren't required to open, so NSW residents are advised to check with their local club.
Same goes for South Australia, where some golf courses are open but others aren't, depending on management.
Northern Territory residents have far more relaxed rules, allowing non-contact sports such as swimming, golf, tennis, shooting and lawn bowls
Visiting elderly people in aged care homes
Elderly people in NSW can get up to two visits a day, but visitors can only stay for a short period of time and inside the resident's own room.
Young children aren't allowed to visit elderly relatives in aged care facilities.
However, anyone visiting or working at an aged care home should avoid the facility if they are sick in any way, even with minor symptoms.
Scott Morrison last week urged nursing homes across the country to allow visitors where possible, but the decision is ultimately up to the management of each individual facility.
Scott Morrison last week urged nursing homes across the country to allow visitors where possible, but the decision is ultimately up to the management of each individual facility
Schools
Mr Morrison wants all public schools to return to face-to-face learning by June.
Students in NSW will head back to the classroom in stages from Monday, May 11.
Children of essential workers and vulnerable children who can't access online at-home learning will be able to attend school.
Earlier this week Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced a partial resumption of schools from next week.
Kindergarten, prep, year 1, year 11 and 12 students will also return to school in Queensland on May 11.
Victoria has taken a more no-nonsense approach, with around 97 per cent of the state's school students still learning from home.
The State Government's advice is that 'all students who can learn from home must learn from home'.
Premier Daniel Andrews said he won't rule out letting students to return to school before term three if it is deemed medically safe to do so.
In Western Australia, around 60 per cent of pupils are back in the classroom.
Premier Mark McGowan said children should be encouraged to head back to school, but the final decision lies with the parents.
Year 11 and 12 students have been strongly urged to attend face-to-face classes.
More than two-thirds of South Australian public school students went back to the classroom last week, with state health authorities assuring parents it was safe to return.
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