While we were hoping for an easing of lockdown restrictions in time for visiting mums on Mother’s Day this Sunday, it looks like it’s going to remain the same in NSW – at least until after the weekend. 

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said this morning that National Cabinet will meet tomorrow to consider easing social distancing restrictions to allow indoor gatherings of up to ten people by Mother’s Day on Sunday.

However, she said “I doubt that NSW will be in a position to implement anything before Mother’s Day”.

Ms Berejiklian said NSW had already taken a “huge step forward" compared to where it was a month ago and said over the next few months we will likely see more easing of restrictions.

"Please know that two adults and children can visit any mother at any one time, and a mother can accept multiple visits a day," Ms Berejiklian said.

“To all mothers out there, please know that you will be able to accept those visitors.

"I suspect by the end of June, life will feel much more normal than it does now and even during May, life will feel much more normal.”

Other States have also been making changes to restrictions, with Queensland allowing up to five members of one household to visit a second household from Sunday.

Victoria has announced no restrictions changes in the near future.

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein said he will announce its restrictions "road map" after National Cabinet's meeting tomorrow.