Papua New Guinea bans Australian poultry imports after bird flu detection
Papua New Guinea banned imports of Australian poultry and eggs on June 24, 2026, after bird flu was detected in wild birds in Western Australia. The suspension affects Australian chicken exports, which totaled $133 million in 2023-24. Australian authorities maintain that there is no evidence of the virus spreading domestically.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 02:26 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 02:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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