AusAlert
Coverage of AusAlert in the Nexus archive.
- For a few seconds, AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas – but some didn’t get the alert at all
The Australian federal government conducted an emergency warning alert test via AusAlert, which successfully triggered alerts on most phones, smartwatches, and tablets but was missed by some recipients. The government described the test as a success while acknowledging no system is 100% effective.
- For a few seconds, AusAlert blared around parks, libraries and cinemas – but some didn’t get the alert at all
The federal government conducted an emergency warning alert test via AusAlert, which some Australians received and others missed. The government stated no system is 100% effective, calling the test a success overall.
- AusAlert test: what time will national emergency warning siren sound on phones in Australia today? Here’s what to know
Australia will conduct its first national emergency warning test via AusAlert on 27 July at 2pm AEST, sending an unsilenceable siren to compatible phones, smartwatches, and tablets. Domestic violence advocates are advising on deactivating 'safe phones' during the alert.
- People with secret ‘safe phones’ advised to turn off devices during national test of AusAlert emergency warning
A national test of Australia's AusAlert emergency warning system will sound a ten-second siren on most phones despite state government reservations. People with secret 'safe phones' for personal safety are advised to turn off devices for 24 hours after the test. Eligible devices include specific iPhones, Apple Watches, and Android models.