Resolves YES if Australia's DAFF or an Australian state or territory agriculture authority confirms H5 avian influenza at a commercial poultry premises in Australia before 12:00 AM AEDT on January 1, 2027. Otherwise resolves NO.

Commercial chicken, turkey, duck, layer/egg, or other farmed-poultry premises count. Detections limited to wild birds, backyard flocks, zoos, wildlife hospitals, or humans do not count.

Primary source: Australian Government bird-flu updates. The market closes 12 hours before the deadline.