Australia to simulate arrival of deadly bird flu

Scientists say a deadly bird flu strain is likely to arrive via migratory birds this spring. (HANDOUT/DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION)

Australia will wargame the arrival of a bird flu strain that's ravaging wildlife overseas, but some say it's about a year too late.

Agriculture ministers from around the country have agreed to hold a national preparedness exercise amid fears the deadly H5 strain could reach Australia within months.