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Expeditioners questioned decision to evacuate Macquarie Island over bird flu risk

Jano Gibson · ABC News (AU)

Published 20 Oct 2026, 5:30 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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The evacuation of Macquarie Island over bird flu concerns was "unnecessary" and could increase environmental risks, expeditioners told the government in a letter obtained by the ABC.

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Expeditioners questioned decision to evacuate Macquarie Island over bird flu risk

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