- Avoid contact and keep your distance.
- Record the date, time, location and take photos.
- Report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Find out more about the signs and how to report.
The Western Australian Government is providing fortnightly updates on H5 bird flu to keep the community informed about the current situation in WA.
These updates outline the actions being taken to prepare for and respond to bird flu, helping to minimise impacts on wildlife, communities, agricultural industries and the economy. They also provide information on surveillance, biosecurity measures and efforts to protect Western Australia’s unique environment and livestock industries.
WA’s bird flu update (23 October 2026)
Current response: Level 2 under WA’s State Hazard Plan
Bird flu tests undertaken
This fortnight: 36
Since 19 June: 606
Positive bird flu cases
This fortnight: 0
Since 19 June: 10
• There have been no additional positive cases this fortnight.
• All previous detections in Western Australia have been in migratory seabirds.
• The WA Action Plan for H5 Bird Flu has been published, outlining the phased approach
and activities to prepare for and respond to the long-term establishment of H5 bird flu in
Western Australia.
• The third Bird Flu Wildlife Advisory Group meeting was held.
• The South West’s first dedicated wildlife hospital has officially opened in Margaret River,
with final preparations being completed ahead of full service delivery on 12 November.
• WA Health continues to monitor the situation, and the risk to humans remains low.
• Thoroughly prepared chicken meat and eggs are safe to eat.
