Australia vows to rein in any H5N1 birdflu after confirming first case (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia confirms first mainland H5N1 bird flu case in a seabird, with Prime Minister Albanese pledging to restrict spread, though the virus has not yet affected poultry or agriculture.

• Australia confirms first mainland H5N1 bird flu case in a seabird near Esperance
• Prime Minister Albanese pledges to restrict spread of virus, which has not yet affected poultry or agriculture
• Australia has implemented biosecurity measures, testing, and response plans to manage bird flu outbreak