The federal government is beefing up wildlife surveillance, preparing rapid response systems and investigating commercial vaccines amid warnings Australia could face its first outbreak of a highly dangerous avian flu strain this spring.
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt confirmed that more than $7 million will be invested to counter the threat of the H5N1 high pathogenicity avian influenza.
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Tom Burton has held senior editorial and publishing roles with The Mandarin, The Sydney Morning Herald and as Canberra bureau chief for The Australian Financial Review. He has won three Walkley awards. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.burton@afr.com
