Aug 4, 2026 – 6.22pmEconomists have warned that a major outbreak of bird flu in Australia could add to inflationary pressures unless governments and industry can limit the spread of the disease in the poultry and dairy sectors.The Albanese government on Monday confirmed the first Australian mass mortality event from the H5N1 virus had taken place off the coast of South Australia, and officials are now bracing for the spread of the disease across the continent.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Major bird flu outbreak risks new inflation spike
The government confirmed the first Australian mass mortality event from the H5N1 virus as officials brace for the spread of the disease across the nation.
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