26/07/2026
**** URGENT ****
Today at 2pm all compatible mobile phones will receive an AusAlert sound on their phone.
This is to test that in future you will receive critical alerts if there is ever an emergency in your area.
At the time of the test, a single Critical AusAlert test will be sent to every mobile device in Australia. Everyone with a compatible phone or other device in Australia can expect to receive the alert.
Devices will vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds.
An AusAlert message will appear on device screens. It will clearly say it is a test.
Exactly how it appears will depend on your device type and operating system.
If you have a second phone that you don't want to receive the alert for your own personal reasons, either turn the phone off or put it on aeroplane mode to keep yourself safe!
Here is their website if you need more information
**** URGENT ****
Today at 2pm all compatible mobile phones will receive an AusAlert sound on their phone.
This is to test that in future you will receive critical alerts if there is ever an emergency in your area.
At the time of the test, a single Critical AusAlert test will be sent to every mobile device in Australia. Everyone with a compatible phone or other device in Australia can expect to receive the alert.
Devices will vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds.
An AusAlert message will appear on device screens. It will clearly say it is a test.
Exactly how it appears will depend on your device type and operating system.
If you have a second phone that you don't want to receive the alert for your own personal reasons, either turn the phone off or put it on aeroplane mode to keep yourself safe!
Here is their website if you need more information
On Monday 27 July 2026, a test Critical Alert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.The alert will override 'silent' and 'do not disturb' device settings. It will appear like a system notification on screens and make a loud siren sound for 10 seconds.