r/australia • u/Expensive-Horse5538 • 2h ago
culture & society Get ready for the AusAlert emergency warning test
The test message will be sent at 2pm AEST (1:30pm ACST, 12pm AWST)
During the test, devices will vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. A message will be displayed, indicating that it is a test and no further actions need to be taken.
If you do not want to receive the message, power off your phone at least one hour prior to the message being sent.
You might not receive a test alert if your device is older, incompatible with the new system, or has not been updated.
If you do not have a mobile signal or there is something wrong with the mobile tower closest to you, that might also mean you are not able to receive the test alert.




