26/07/2026
⚠️IMPORTANT REMINDER⚠️ At around 2:00 pm AEST tomorrow (Monday 27 July 2026), the Australian Goverment is testing AusAlert across Australia. This is called the AusAlert national test.
At this time, your mobile phones, tablets and smart watches might receive a test alert that causes them to vibrate, make a loud siren-like sound for 10 seconds and turn the screen on automatically.
This will happen even if the volume is turned down or your devices are on silent or do not disturb.
AusAlert messages share important information, but they could make hidden safety devices easier to find.
If you think receiving this test alert might not be safe, do the following at least one hour before the test time:
👉 turn your devices off
OR
👉 switch them to aeroplane mode (if you have it)
AND
👉 leave them off for 24 hours.
Remember – you can still use wi-fi if your device is in aeroplane mode. If it doesn’t have aeroplane mode, turn it off instead.
If you’re worried about your immediate safety, call 000.
For more information, visit ausalert.gov.au
[Image description: The image features a background which is a gradient of blue, purple and orange. There is white text that reads "Staying safe during the AusAlert national test" followed by, "2:00 pm AEST Monday 27 July 2026". The Australian Government and AusAlert logos are also shown at the top left of the image.]
