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AusAlert national test

Watch the 30-second TV commercial that introduces AusAlert and explains what to expect for the upcoming national test on Monday 27 July 2026.

AusAlert timeline

Before AusAlert is ready to use in October 2026, it will be tested across Australia.

National test

Details about the Australia-wide test on 27 July 2026.
AusAlert launch

AusAlert launch

Information about the launch of AusAlert on 1 October 2026.

Emergency messaging

AusAlerts will be sent to mobile phones and other devices about emergencies and disasters such as:

  • security threats
  • public health emergencies
  • biosecurity incidents
  • natural hazards like bushfires, floods, cyclones and tsunamis.

AusAlert messages should only be received by people near the area affected by the emergency.

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Receiving an alert

Compatible mobile devices

Get AusAlert ready: information about what devices and operating systems can and can't get AusAlerts.
When an alert arrives

What to do when an AusAlert arrives

What to do if you do or don't receive an alert and how to find past alerts.
Turning alert off

Turning AusAlert messages off

Ways to control how alerts appear on your mobile device.
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National test schedule

A test Critical Alert will be sent at the same time across the country on Monday 27 July.
More about the test

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

2:00 pm (AEST – UTC+10:00)

New South Wales (NSW)

2:00 pm (AEST – UTC+10:00)

Queensland (Qld)

2:00 pm (AEST – UTC+10:00)

Tasmania (Tas)

2:00 pm (AEST – UTC+10:00)

Victoria (Vic)

2:00 pm (AEST – UTC+10:00)

Northern Territory (NT)

1:30 pm (ACST – UTC+9:30)

South Australia (SA, incl. Broken Hill)

1:30 pm (ACST – UTC+9:30)

Western Australia (WA)

12:00 pm (AWST – UTC+8:00)

Christmas Island

11:00 am (CXT – UTC+7:00)

Video

Australia’s new messaging system explained

Watch this animation to learn what AusAlert is and what to expect during testing in June and July 2026. It includes an Auslan interpreter and closed captions.

Community resources

Community resources
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Children & teens

How to support younger people before and during emergencies.
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Disabilities & extra support

Help for people living with a disability, and their carers.
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Drivers & riders

Extra information for drivers and riders.
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First Nations

More support information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Languages

Languages

Important information about AusAlert translated into 19 languages.
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Older Australians

Extra information for older adults and their families and carers.
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Remote & regional communities

Extra information for people living outside major towns and cities.
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Staying safe with AusAlert

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Visitors to Australia

Most mobile devices will receive an alert. Here’s what to expect.
Community resources