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Travel safe with AusAlert
You may receive an AusAlert while driving, riding or using public transport.
AusAlerts use vibration, sound and on-screen messages to get your attention. They may alert you even if your device is on ‘silent’ or ‘do not disturb’.
Drivers and riders
If you receive an AusAlert while driving or riding, stay calm and don’t touch your device. Mobile phone laws still apply – don't read or respond to the alert while moving. Only check the message when your vehicle is turned off and it is safe and legal to do so.
Public transport users
If you receive an alert while on public transport, stay calm.
- Read the AusAlert.
- Follow instructions or announcements from public transport staff.
- Don't approach the driver about the alert.
- When you leave the vehicle, follow the instructions in the AusAlert.
Receiving an alert
AusAlert sends near‑instant emergency messages to compatible mobile devices like phones, tablets and smartwatches.
The alert may play through your vehicle’s speakers using Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or Bluetooth. It may interrupt any navigation or media like music or podcasts.
An AusAlert looks something like this:
An AusAlert sounds like this:
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Other ways to get emergency information
AusAlert is just one way to stay safe in an emergency.
For more information about an emergency while driving or riding, use your car radio for news and traffic updates, and pay attention to any road signs.
Get ready for AusAlert on the road
AusAlert will be tested across Australia in June and July 2026.
You may receive a test alert while driving or riding.
Community testing
Tests will take place in selected cities, towns and remote areas across Australia in June 2026.
You may receive an alert as part of AusAlert community testing in:
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
Find out more about community testing:
National test
A national test of AusAlert will happen on Monday 27 July 2026. During the test, all compatible mobile devices in Australia will receive an alert at the same time.
Find the test time in your location:
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
2:00 pm (AEST – UTC+10:00)
New South Wales (NSW)
2:00 pm (AEST – UTC+10:00)
Queensland (Qld)
2:00 pm (AEST – UTC+10:00)
Tasmania (Tas)
2:00 pm (AEST – UTC+10:00)
Victoria (Vic)
2:00 pm (AEST – UTC+10:00)
Northern Territory (NT)
1:30 pm (ACST – UTC+9:30)
South Australia (SA, incl. Broken Hill)
1:30 pm (ACST – UTC+9:30)
Western Australia (WA)
12:00 pm (AWST – UTC+8:00)
Find out more about the national test:
During community and national AusAlert testing:
- a message may appear on your screen
- you may hear a loud siren sound for about 10 seconds
- you do not need to do anything.
Safe testing
If an AusAlert test message may cause stress or harm, you can turn off your device or switch it to aeroplane mode before the test time in your location. Leave your device off for at least one hour.
Important: you will still receive an AusAlert test if your phone is on ‘silent’ or ‘do not disturb’.
For more information, see: