What is Bird Flu?

The Australian Government is preparing for a highly contagious strain of bird flu that is not in Australia but has spread quickly across the world.

Bird flu is a viral disease of birds and is found across the globe. It mainly affects birds, but can also affect other animals, and, on rare occasions, humans.

Overseas outbreaks show that H5 bird flu would have significant impacts on our wildlife and agriculture industry, especially poultry, and communities if it reaches Australia.

Government actions are focused on preparing for an outbreak and supporting biodiversity, the industries, other sectors and communities that would be affected.

For more information, visit: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu.