Summary
- Australia is conducting a national exercise to assess its readiness for a potential outbreak of H5N1 bird flu.
- Stakeholders from various sectors are coming together to evaluate the country’s biosecurity measures.
- H5N1 is a highly contagious strain of bird flu that poses significant risks if it reaches Australian shores.
- The government has invested $7m to address the threats posed by H5N1 and remains committed to protecting industry, trade, and wildlife.