Last updated: 9 July 2020 at 7.21pm
WA's recent low numbers are encouraging, and the WA Government thanks the community for playing their part and taking this seriously.
We cannot be complacent and need everyone in WA to stay the course. This will give us the best chance of protecting every Western Australian.
Key announcements
Tougher regime on Victorian arrivals into WA
9 July 2020
Given the serious situation in Victoria, Western Australia’s border with the east coast will be further tightened from midnight Friday 10 July (11.59pm Thursday, 9 July).
No one will be allowed into Western Australia if they have been in Victoria in the previous 14 days, unless they meet the new exemption list or would normally reside in Western Australia.
Returning WA residents will continue to be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Anyone who is permitted to enter WA who has been in Victoria for the previous 14 days will be served with a notice on arrival. The notice will compel them to take a COVID-19 test on day 11 of their time in Western Australia or at any point when symptoms develop.
WA begins Phase 4 COVID-19 roadmap
27 June 2020
Western Australia’s COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed even further, as WA’s roadmap is updated to complete the removal of all restrictions.
Due to the world-leading response to COVID in WA, Phase 4 started on Saturday, 27 June (11.59pm Friday, 26 June).
Find out more about WA’s next phase of the COVID-19 roadmap.
COVID Safety Plans key to reopening WA businesses
15 May 2020
Businesses across Western Australia need to prepare a COVID Safety Plan before they reopen, to protect staff and customers.
Find out more about COVID Safety Plans for business.
WA Government encourages use of COVIDSafe app
28 April 2020
The WA Government is encouraging residents to download the Australian Government’s COVIDSafe app.
Downloading the app is highly recommended by the Chief Medical Officer. It will help keep our community safe and ensure we can get back to normal as quickly as possible.
Read more about the COVIDSafe App.
Latest news
Cap on international arrivals to Perth Airport
7 July 2020
Following a request from the WA Government, the Federal Government has agreed to cap the number of international arrivals into Perth Airport at 525 a week, or about 75 a day.
Incentives for employers who take on displaced apprentices
2 July 2020
To support displaced apprentices and trainees during the State’s COVID-19 recovery, employers are being offered financial incentives to hire them.
Up to $6000 of financial support is available until 30 June 2021.
$57 million recovery package for WA TAFE and training sector
2 July 2020
The WA Government has announced a comprehensive $57 million package for the training sector that will deliver 15 free short courses and slash TAFE fees by up to 72 per cent for thousands of Western Australians as part of the WA Recovery Plan.
Support for regional arts and galleries
2 July 2020
A $1 million grants program for the regional arts sector and $195,000 relief fund for regional art galleries has been announced to support ongoing creative and cultural activity in Western Australia’s regions.
$36 million invested in elective surgery
1 July 2020
The WA Government has invested $36 million towards an elective surgery blitz.
This will enable approximately 5,800 more elective procedures to be conducted by the end of this year than was projected prior to COVID-19.
Water charges relief for regional businesses affected by COVID-19
1 July 2020
Planned increases in non-residential water charges across 10 regional schemes have been delayed to provide financial relief for businesses impacted by COVID-19.
WA to provide assistance to Victoria’s COVID-19 response
30 June 2020
One of Western Australia’s most experienced public health physicians, Professor Tarun Weeramanthri is being deployed to support Victoria as they tackle an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Western Australian Department of Health contact tracing teams are also remotely assisting Victoria in establishing key information about cases and identifying close contacts of confirmed cases.
Travel to and around WA
WA State border closure
Strict border controls are in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. You cannot enter Western Australia without an exemption.
For more information visit COVID-19: Advice on travelling to and around Western Australia.
Returning to Australia from international travel
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident arriving back in Australia, you’ll be subject to the Australian Government’s mandatory quarantine period of 14 days at your first Australian destination.
You will be given suitable accommodation to stay in during this period.
However, you will not be permitted to travel domestically (including to your home) or continue on any domestic connections, until the 14-day mandatory quarantine period has been completed.
For more information visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Smart Traveller.
Health and wellbeing
Hygiene
Every Western Australian needs to play their part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 — this means following good hygiene habits and exercising physical distancing.
More information on hygiene.
Hospital visiting hours
Visiting conditions at Western Australian public hospitals were tightened to limit the flow of people through hospitals to better protect patients and staff. As part of Phase 4, they have been partially eased.
For more information see hospital visiting hours.
Business and industry
Support for small and medium businesses
The WA Government is investing $114 million to support small and medium businesses.
More information on how we are supporting small and medium businesses.
Commercial tenants and landlords
The WA Government has set aside $100 million for land tax relief grants for commercial landlords.
More information on financial relief for commercial landlords.
$1 billion COVID-19 economic and health relief package unveiled
The WA Government has announced a $1 billion economic and health relief package to support Western Australian businesses, households and community groups, and to boost the response by health and frontline services to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information see COVID-19 economic and health relief package.
Community
Prohibited activities and venues
Restrictions relating to food and drinks, retail, beauty and personal care services, entertainment venues, leisure and recreation and non-residential institutions remain in place.
For more information see prohibited activities and venues.
Aged care and the elderly
Protecting the elderly is a priority. Restrictions have been placed on visits to aged care facilities.
For more information see aged care facilities.
Your consumer rights
Consumer Protection has issued information about your rights related to tenancy, shopping, services, events and travel affected by COVID-19.
For more information visit COVID-19 Consumer Protection FAQ.
Support for tenants and landlords
The WA Government has announced support for tenants and landlords, adding to the $1.7 billion stimulus and relief package for businesses and households.
For more information visit COVID-19 coronavirus: Western Australian Government response.
Other useful information
- Information regarding the Australian Government’s updated COVID-19 measures (external site)
- Information regarding COVID-19 from the Department of Health (external site)
- Information regarding COVID-19 from the Department of Education (external site)
- Advice on event and travel cancellations due to COVID-19 (external site)
- Information regarding COVID-19 for remote communities (external site)
- Information regarding COVID-19 for relief for households (external site)
- Information regarding COVID-19 for business (external site)
- WA Government Pandemic Plan
COVID-19 advice in other languages
Information and advice translated in languages other than English.