AusAlert test will blast emergency warning siren over most phones in Australia on Monday. Here’s what to know
Summary
On Monday 27 July, Australia will conduct a nationwide test of its new emergency warning system called AusAlert. At 2pm AEST, most phones and some smart devices across the country will sound a loud siren and display a pop-up alert that cannot be silenced, to prepare users for potential emergencies.Key Facts
- AusAlert is a new national emergency warning system in Australia designed to send alerts during fires, floods, terrorist incidents, and health emergencies.
- The system sends alerts via mobile phone towers as mass broadcasts, showing pop-up messages and sounding sirens on devices.
- The first nationwide test will occur at 2pm AEST on Monday 27 July 2026.
- Alerts will sound on most phones made after 2019, and on some smartwatches and tablets.
- The alert will play a siren for about 10 seconds and show a message saying “TEST MESSAGE” and “NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.”
- The system was recommended after the 2019-20 black summer bushfires when existing SMS alerts were sometimes delayed or not received.
- AusAlert aims to deliver more timely and widespread warnings compared to the older text message system.
- Older phones and devices not compatible with the technology may not receive the alert.
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