20/07/2026
Important information about the upcoming national AusAlert test 📢
On Monday 27 July 2026, Australia will conduct a national test of AusAlert, a new emergency warning system designed to help keep communities informed during emergencies and disasters.
The test alert will be sent to compatible mobile devices and is expected to vibrate and play a warning sound for about 10 seconds, even if a device is set to silent or "Do Not Disturb".
For people who keep a hidden phone for personal safety reasons, it's important to be aware of this test. The alert may sound on compatible devices regardless of silent settings or if "Do Not Disturb" settings are switched on. Knowing this ahead of time may help you make any arrangements needed to keep yourself safe.
If receiving the alert could affect your safety, the Australian Government advises that to avoid receiving the test alert, you should switch the device off or place it in airplane mode before the scheduled test time. Leave the device off or in airplane mode for at least one hour after the scheduled test time.
📅 National test times – Monday 27 July 2026
• Eastern Australia (ACT, NSW, QLD, TAS and VIC): 2:00pm AEST
• Central Australia (NT and SA, including Broken Hill): 1:30pm ACST
• Western Australia: 12:00pm AWST
Please consider sharing this information with anyone who may benefit from knowing ahead of time.
🔗 Learn more: www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/national-test