Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in two wild seabirds in Western Australia.
The virus strain is known for spreading across continents and infecting a wide range of wild animals and mammals.
A national taskforce is overseeing increased surveillance of poultry farms, wetlands, and wildlife populations across the country.
Public members are urged to report sick or dead animals to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline and avoid contact.