PoliticsFederalAgricultureFears killer bird flu has reached Australian mainlandAlex MitchellJun 19, 2026 – 5.23pmA single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland.Agriculture Minister Julie Collins confirmed a single migratory wild bird had been detected with a suspected case of the disease in Western Australia.AAPSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Latest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Politics
Fears killer bird flu has reached Australian mainland
A single migratory wild bird in Western Australia has been detected with the disease, triggering fears a deadly strain may have reached our shores.
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