Coronavirus: ACT to relax some COVID-19 restrictions from midnight

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said a maximum of 10 people could gather inside or outside a home in time for Mother's Day on Sunday.

But cafes and restaurants will remain closed for all dine-in customers.

Boot camps and physical training can take place outdoors but with a maximum of 10 people.

Open homes and auctions will restart in Canberra from Saturday, while also enforcing the 10-person limit.

Attendees at weddings have also risen to 10 people, excluding those conducting the ceremony.

A limit of 20 people will be applied to indoor funerals and 30 people for outdoor funerals.

The 10-person limit also applies to places of worship and religious ceremonies while private worship is also allowed.

Mr Barr said restrictions were likely to be eased slowly in a step-by-step approach.

"This weekend sees Mother's Day and I know there are many families who wish to have small gatherings to visit their mum," he said.

"These changes will allow that to occur, but these gatherings must be small, in line with the maximum numbers, with physical distancing and a very strong reminder to wash your hands.

"It has been really hard to keep apart from family and friends. So that's why we are changing these rules in a very minor way to ensure that people can spend time with each other this Mother's Day."

"This is about being able to visit your mum on Mother's Day, not a big party at anyone's house."

More announcements relating to cafes, restaurants and other businesses are expected in the coming weeks.

Mr Barr said the government needed to consult with hospitality businesses before loosening rules relating to dining in.

"So for all those activities that relate to the business sector - we will give notice," Mr Barr said.

"I think we can anticipate some sector engagement in the coming week, and then notice of change."

"I'm also conscious of not reading out a laundry list of 100 different changes at 2 o'clock on Friday."

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It came after Prime Minister Scott Morrison unveiled a three-stage reopening plan from coronavirus restrictions on Friday.

Stage one of the national plan includes having up to five visitors at your home with a maximum gathering of 10 people in businesses and public places.

Restaurants, cafes and shops will reopen, along with libraries, community centres, playgrounds and boot camps as part of stage one.

Mr Morrison said the implementation of the stages were at the discretion of the states and territories.