Australia's most populous states have held back from relaxing coronavirus restrictions although other states began allowing small gatherings and were preparing to open restaurants and shops.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison outlined a three-stage plan a day earlier to remove most curbs by July and get nearly one million people back to work, given that new confirmed coronavirus infections have fallen to less than 20 a day due to strict lockdowns.
In the nation's capital, Canberra, and some states people can visit each other again, with indoor and outdoor gatherings, including weddings, of up to ten people allowed.
In South Australia, outdoor dining at restaurants and cafes will be allowed from Monday seating up to ten people at a time, and in