27/07/2026
Monday 27 July 2026… are you ready for it? ✅
AusAlert will be ready to use in October 2026, but before it launches, the system needs to be tested across Australia.
The national test of AusAlert is on Monday 27 July 2026 at around 2pm AEST.
AusAlert has 2 types of alerts, depending on how severe the emergency is. The national test is a Critical Alert.
Critical Alerts override 'silent' and 'do not disturb' device settings, and they can’t be opted out of. When you receive a Critical Alert, it will appear like a system notification on screens and make a loud siren sound for about 10 seconds.
This is the highest level of warning. It means you may be in danger. You should act immediately.
AusAlerts contain important information to keep you safe and informed during disasters.
The only way to stop your devices from receiving Critical Alerts is to switch them off or put them in aeroplane mode. If you don’t wish to receive the AusAlert national test, do this before the test time in your location and leave them off or in aeroplane mode for at least one hour.