Australia’s First Weekend With Eased Restrictions

Perth, Australia, March 26, 2020. Paul Kane/Getty Images

Australians across a number of states and territories have enjoyed a taste of normality during the first weekend of eased COVID-19 restrictions.

Prompted by declining COVID-19 figures, some state governments decided to ease restrictions ahead of schedule. Additional state police will be deployed to ensure residents are following social distancing rules that remain.

Northern Territory

Restrictions will be lifted at Recreational grounds and national parks. Northern Territory Police have applauded the behavior of Territorians following the ease of virus restrictions. A total of 115 compliance checks were conducted by police across NT. Despite eased restrictions, police increased visibility in public spaces.