Incumbent New South Wales Premier, Dominic Perrottet, has announced new measures as the state prepares to reopen on Monday next week, after hitting its 70% double vaccinations target.

From Monday, indoor home gatherings will double to 10 visitors and outdoor gatherings will increase from 20 to 30. 

Caps on outdoor weddings and funerals will double to 100. Children will return to school by 25 October: 

Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 12 will return as previously announced on 18 October, with all other years to follow the following week.