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Victoria Imposes Mandatory Poultry Indoor Housing as H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Across Australian State

Victoria has become Australia's first state to mandate that poultry producers keep birds indoors as H5N1 avian influenza cases escalate. The 14-day measure affects farms with more than 50 birds and aims to prevent contact with potentially infected wildlife.

By Khairul Anuar · 7 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

Australia Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case in Mainland Wildlife

Australia has detected its first case of H5N1 avian influenza in mainland wildlife, with a greater crested tern found dead in South Australia testing positive for the highly pathogenic strain.

By Khairul Anuar · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Papua New Guinea Halts Poultry Imports From Australia Over Bird Flu Concern

Papua New Guinea has suspended imports of Australian poultry and eggs after H5N1 avian influenza was detected in Western Australia, threatening a A$60 million annual trade relationship and raising concerns across the region.

By Rajesh Kumar · 26 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Malaysia and Thailand in Intensive Negotiations Over Shrimp Import Restrictions

Malaysia and Thailand are engaged in intensive negotiations to resolve a temporary suspension of shrimp imports affecting five species. Both nations seek solutions protecting their interests, with Thailand warning of potential WTO and ASEAN escalation if talks fail.

By Lim Wei Jie · 20 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Victoria Imposes Mandatory Poultry Indoor Housing as H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Across Australian State

Australia Confirms First H5N1 Bird Flu Case in Mainland Wildlife

Papua New Guinea Halts Poultry Imports From Australia Over Bird Flu Concern

Malaysia and Thailand in Intensive Negotiations Over Shrimp Import Restrictions

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