Tests taken in Western Australia suggest a second bird was also infected, but there is no evidence poultry or agriculture systems are affected
The deadly H5N1 bird flu strain has arrived on the Australian mainland with test results confirming a migratory seabird found on the Western Australian coast was positive for the disease.
The agriculture minister, Julie Collins, confirmed a brown skua found unwell last Sunday at Cape Le Grand national park near Esperance in southern WA died from H5N1.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/20/australia-confirms-first-case-of-h5n1-bird-flu
Author : Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent
Publish date : 2026-06-20 01:14:00
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