Phase 3

Phase 3

6 June 2020

The number of people at non-work gatherings has increased, and additional businesses can reopen.

The 4 square metre rule has been revised to 2 square metres per person for all WA venues.

Physical distancing, good hygiene and the 2 square metre rule apply to all activities permitted in Phase 3.

Public gatherings

• non-work indoor and outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people per single undivided space, and up to 300 people in total per venue over multiple spaces (100/300 rule)
• weddings and funerals up to 100 people.

Food and beverage

• food businesses and licensed premises may operate but only with seated service
• alcohol may be served without a meal at licensed premises (patrons must be seated)
• food courts can reopen, but patrons must be seated when eating.

Wellbeing and health services

• all beauty services including nail, tanning and waxing salons can resume
• saunas, bath houses, wellness centres, float centres, spas and massage centres may reopen (100/300 rule).

Leisure and recreation

• gyms, health clubs, and indoor sports centres can offer the normal range of activities, including use of all gym equipment (gyms must be staffed at all times and undertake regular cleaning)
• contact sport and training
• playgrounds, outdoor gym equipment and skate parks are permitted to be used
• galleries, museums, theatres, auditoriums, cinemas and concert venues can reopen (during any performance, the patrons must be seated (100/300 rule)
• Perth Zoo has reopened with no patron limit for the whole venue (the 100/300 rule applies to indoor spaces and cafés/restaurants)
• wildlife and amusement parks can reopen (100/300 rule)
• arcades (including pool/snooker, ten pin bowling, Timezone), skate rinks and indoor play centres (100/300 rule)
• Rottnest Island reopened to the public.

Education

Parents/guardians can enter school grounds to drop off or pick up their children.

Community facilities

Facilities may increase capacity to 100 patrons in each room, up to 300 per venue.

Regional travel

Travel is permitted throughout Western Australia, including into the Kimberley region. Access into remote Aboriginal communities remains prohibited.

If going on holidays, continue to practice physical distancing and good hygiene. Do not go on holiday if feeling unwell.

Gaming venues

• TABs and Pub TABs may reopen for betting and watching events.
• Crown Casino gaming floor remains closed for gambling during phase 3.

Advice for business

WA businesses must submit a COVID Safety Plan prior to reopening, to ensure they mitigate the risk of COVID-19, in line with health advice.

Premises that opened during Phase 2 should update their COVID Safety Plans accordingly.

More information

For more information on Phase 3 easing of restrictions, please read our frequently asked questions.

Download the COVID-19 WA roadmap.