Canberra’s Recovery Plan: Easing of Restrictions
Since restrictions were put in place in early 2020 to limit the spread of coronavirus in our community, the ACT Government has kept Canberrans informed of any changes in restrictions.
From 9am on Wednesday 14 April 2021, the ACT will make some minor changes to the COVID-normal public health measures which currently apply to restricted businesses.
These changes affect cinemas and indoor performance venues (with forward facing, fixed and tiered seating).
With these additional easing measures, it is critically important that all patrons, performers and staff at these venues continue to follow the usual COVID Safe practices.
This includes staying home if you are unwell, getting tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, practicing hand and respiratory hygiene and checking in with the Check In CBR app.
Previous Easing of Restrictions Roadmaps (2020-2021)
- Canberra’s Recovery Plan at 26 May 2020
- Canberra’s Recovery Plan at 9 July 2020
- Canberra’s Recovery Plan at 20 August 2020
- Canberra’s Recovery Plan at 14 September 2020
- Canberra’s Recovery Plan at 9 October 2020
- Canberra's Recovery Plan at 19 February 2021
Previous check points for easing of restrictions
To guide decisions around easing of restrictions, a number of Public Health Risk Assessments (check points) have been conducted.
Public Health Risk Assessment (Check Point) Reports
- Public Health Risk Assessment on 18 June 2020, decision made to progress to Step 2.2 of Canberra’s Recovery Plan from Friday 19 June 2020.
- Public Health Risk Assessment on 22 July 2020, decision made to pause the move to Stage 3 of Canberra’s Recovery Plan.
- Public Health Risk Assessment on 6 August 2020, decision made to proceed to Step 3.1 of Canberra’s Recovery Plan from Monday 10 August 2020. Some minor amendments were made on Tuesday 1 September 2020 to provide clarity.
- Public Health Risk Assessment on 20 August 2020, decision made to remain at Step 3.1 of Canberra’s Recovery Plan.
- Public Health Risk Assessment on 3 September 2020, decision made to remain at Step 3.1 of Canberra’s Recovery Plan.
- Public Health Risk Assessment on 17 September 2020, decision made to remain at Step 3.1 of Canberra’s Recovery Plan, with minor changes to capacity number for smaller sized venues, facilities and businesses from 18 September 2020.
- Public Health Risk Assessment on 1 October 2020, decision made to progress to Stage 3.2 of Canberra’s Recovery Plan from 9 October 2020.
- Public Health Risk Assessment on 6 November 2020, decision made to make some minor amendments to gathering sizes and eating and drinking outdoors from 13 November 2020.
- Public Health Risk Assessment on 27 November 2020, decision made to progress to Stage 4 of Canberra’s Recovery Plan from 9 December 2020.
Canberra’s Recovery Plan: Community Recovery Roadmap (June 2020)
Canberra's Recovery Plan: Economic Recovery Roadmap (June 2020)
