Australian States Have Power on Relaxing Virus Rules

Head chef Geraud Fabre (L) of French restaurant France-Soir waits for take-away orders in Melbourne on May 8, 2020, as Australia's government unveiled a three-stage plan to get economy back.William West/ Getty Images

Australia’s COVID-19 road to recovery has been revealed with federal and state leaders deciding on a three-stage plan to restart society.

The final phase is expected to be implemented in July, with states and territories to move at different paces on lifting restrictions.