AusAlert test will blast emergency warning siren over most phones in Australia on Monday. Here’s what to know
Australia is conducting a nationwide test of its new 'AusAlert' emergency warning system on July 27, 2026. The system will send an unblockable siren and notification to most mobile devices to prepare the public for future disaster alerts.
The AusAlert test message will be sent nationally to mobile phones and some smartphones and tablets at 2pm AEST on Monday 27 July. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP The AusAlert test message will be sent nationally to mobile phones and some smartphones and tablets at 2pm AEST on Monday 27 July. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Australia news Explainer AusAlert test will blast emergency warning siren over most phones in Australia on Monday. Here’s what to know National emergency test alert will be sent to all mobile devices on 27 July, with domestic violence advocates advising how to turn off safe phones
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