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Part of situation: H5N1 bird flu spreads to mammals and expands in Australia (56 clusters)

Australia records 53 H5N1 bird flu cases as outbreak spreads

H5N1 bird flu Australia seabird mortality wildlife outbreak

Australia has confirmed 53 detections of the H5N1 bird‑flu virus in wild seabirds, including seagulls and greater crested terns, across Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Kangaroo Island. Testing was carried out by CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness and reported by the federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. Officials say there have been no positive results in poultry or other agricultural production, and the risk to human health remains low.

Authorities warn that the virus could cause mass mortality in seabird colonies and marine mammals, threatening coastal ecosystems. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins pledged to protect wildlife, the agricultural sector and the national economy, while Western Australia’s acting Agriculture and Food Minister Amber‑Jade Sanderson emphasized safeguarding the state’s unique wildlife and poultry industry. In Victoria, political hearings have also highlighted misuse of factional funds and non‑cooperation with the Independent Commission Against Corruption, adding a political dimension to the crisis.

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Amber‑Jade Sanderson · Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Australia) · Dr Beth Cookson · H5N1 bird flu virus · Julie Collins · Kangaroo Island · South Australia · Suman Majumdar · Victoria (Australia)

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about 2 months ago
WA government prepared as bird flu cases rise nationwide [www.watoday.com.au]
about 2 months ago
Political Scandal and H5N1 Bird Flu Crisis Hit Australia - Memesita [www.memesita.com]
about 2 months ago
The warning signs are over: Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife – Evening Report [eveningreport.nz]
about 2 months ago
Australia Bird Flu Outbreak Triggers Mass Mortality Fears and Rising Cases - World Today News [www.world-today-news.com]
about 2 months ago
‘Early part of that curve’: Mass mortality feared as bird flu cases surge [www.smh.com.au]
about 2 months ago
Bird flu cases in Australiia grow to more than 50 [www.perthnow.com.au]
about 2 months ago
Bird Flu Alert: Australia's H5N1 Cases Climb to 53 - Should Humans Be Worried? [www.timesnownews.com]
about 2 months ago
WA government prepared as bird flu cases rise nationwide [www.theage.com.au]
about 2 months ago
‘Early part of that curve’: Mass mortality feared as bird flu cases surge [www.brisbanetimes.com.au]
about 2 months ago
‘Early part of that curve’: Mass mortality feared as bird flu cases surge [www.watoday.com.au]
about 2 months ago