Australia is the only continent without H5N1 avian influenza. Recently, the country dodged another bullet, enduring last spring’s high-risk global bird migration season. But experts warn it’s only a matter of time before the lethal virus that causes the disease arrives on our shores. While the arrival of H5N1 in Australia may be inevitable, we can work together to prepare and minimise the impact. The public has an important role to play in monitoring and reporting any potential cases so experts