Updated.
April 21, 2020 16: 52:51
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed optional surgery restrictions will begin to be relieved after this weekend.
Bottom line:
- Elective surgery will start up again in a phased method, subject to capacity
- IVF, joint replacements, cataracts and post-cancer recovery treatments can reboot
- National Cabinet will consider another expansion of surgery in May
National Cabinet, that includes Mr Morrison, premiers and chief ministers, has decided to lift the restrictions, enforced last month, following a briefing from health authorities.
IVF, joint replacement, cataracts, breast reconstruction and dental p