High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) - H5N1

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA), alongside Agriculture Victoria, Department of Health, BirdLife Australia, Wildlife Health Australia, and other agencies prepare for potential HPAI H5N1 detections across Australia.

HPAI STRAIN H5N1 HAS NOT BEEN DETECTED IN ANIMALS IN AUSTRALIA TO DATE.

Watching for H5N1 Avian Influenza in Australia(PDF, 102KB)