AusAlert timeline

Before AusAlert is ready to use in October 2026, it will be tested across Australia.

Community tests

Community testing

Locations and times for community tests in June 2026.
National test

National test

Details about the Australia-wide test on 27 July 2026.
AusAlert launch

AusAlert launch

Information about the launch of AusAlert on 1 October 2026.

Emergency messaging

AusAlerts will be sent to mobile phones and other devices about emergencies and disasters such as:

  • security threats
  • public health emergencies
  • biosecurity incidents
  • natural hazards like bushfires, floods, cyclones and tsunamis.

AusAlert messages will only be sent to people within the area affected by the emergency.

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What are alerts

What are AusAlerts?

Information about when and why alerts may be sent.
Receiving an alert

Receiving an AusAlert message

Alert types, compatible devices and what to do if an alert is received.
Community resources

Community resources

Help for different communities, including language translations.
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Community tests

Before we launch AusAlert we’ll test it in different places across Australia.
More about tests

Fairbairn Business Park, ACT

10:30 am Wednesday 10 June 2026

Launceston, TAS

11:00 am Monday 15 June 2026

Coastal townships (Cooya Beach, Newell and Wonga Beach), QLD

2:00 pm Tuesday 16 June 2026

Liverpool, NSW

4:00 pm Wednesday 17 June 2026

Tennant Creek, NT

10:00 am Thursday 18 June 2026

Geelong, VIC

2:00 pm Thursday 18 June 2026

Goomalling, WA

12:00 pm Friday 19 June 2026

Port Lincoln, SA

11:00 am Saturday 20 June 2026

Queanbeyan, NSW/ACT

2:00 pm Sunday 21 June 2026

Video

Australia’s new messaging system explained

An animation explaining what AusAlert is and what to expect during testing in June and July 2026.

Community resources

Community resources
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Children & teens

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Disabilities & extra support

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Drivers & riders

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First Nations

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Languages

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Older Australians

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Remote & regional communities

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Visitors to Australia

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