17/05/2026
Please read about this new emergency warning system. The Aus Alert system will be tested nationally in July.
A new national warning system called AusAlert will be used across Australia from October 2026.
AusAlert will be able to send warning messages to your mobile device as push notifications during:
• Natural hazards such as bushfires, floods, and tsunamis
• Public health emergencies
• Biosecurity incidents
• Security threats
Before the system is introduced, it will be tested.
In Victoria, a local test will happen in the Geelong suburbs of Highton and Belmont on Thursday 18 June at 2 pm, followed by a national test on Monday 27 July at 2 pm.
More about the tests and rollout of AusAlert will be shared on the VicEmergency page in the coming weeks.
To learn more, visit: https://www.ausalert.gov.au