Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate

Experts describe the arrival of H5N1 bird flu in Australia as a 'genuine wildlife emergency.' The fuel excise rebate has been extended at a reduced rate. Ted O’Brien criticized Pauline Hanson’s suggestion that Australia should withhold aid from Pacific nations receiving Chinese aid, calling it 'completely wrong' for regional relations.