Coronavirus updates: Scott Morrison reveals how Australia will come out of lockdown
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has outlined three steps to reopening Australia after almost two months of lockdown, but emphasised each state needed to announce their own timelines and "cut and paste" from his recommendations.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said "every Australian matters, every life, every future" during his address to the nation about how life begins returning to normal.
Mr Morrison, speaking after chairing the National Cabinet meeting in Canberra, said the country's leaders agreed to a three-step plan that enabled Australia to "walk before we run".
Under the Prime Minister's plans announced today, stage one includes Australians being allowed to gather in groups of 10, and retail stores and cafes/restaurants being allowed to reopen but with trading restrictions.
Stage two would include larger gatherings of up to 20 people, including galleries and cinemas, as well as the return of organised community sport.
Stage three would include gatherings of up to 100 people.
The state and territory leaders have reacted to the news, issuing their statements about what they will change over the next few days.
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Originally published as Coronavirus updates: Scott Morrison reveals how Australia will come out of lockdown