Government calls AusAlert test a 'success' despite reports many missed alert
AusAlert test a 'success' as millions of devices nationwide receive alert sirenBy Fergus GreggPosted Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:50pmMon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:50pmMon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:50pmLoading...In short: The AusAlert system was tested today, with millions of devices receiving the emergency alert at 2pm AEST. "The nationwide test nearly blew my ear drums out," Mr Everett said."Far too loud."Kim Magee and Chelsea Stillwell were visiting Sydney from America when they received the alert. (ABC News: Digby Werthmuller)Even tourists Kim Magee and Chelsea Stillwell, visiting Australia from the US, got the alert. "It's like an amber alert in the states … when a child goes missing, they do it," Ms Magee said."We've had it [alerts] for a long time," Ms Stillwell added.Some residents in remote areas reported issues however, some getting the alert late, others not at all.
- ▪AusAlert test a 'success' as millions of devices nationwide receive alert sirenBy Fergus GreggPosted Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:50pmMon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:50pmMon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:50pmLoading...In short: The AusAlert system was tested today, with m
- ▪"The nationwide test nearly blew my ear drums out," Mr Everett said."Far too loud."Kim Magee and Chelsea Stillwell were visiting Sydney from America when they received the alert. (ABC News: Digby Werthmuller)Even tourists Kim Magee and Chel
- ▪"It's like an amber alert in the states … when a child goes missing, they do it," Ms Magee said."We've had it [alerts] for a long time," Ms Stillwell added.Some residents in remote areas reported issues however, some getting the alert late,
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AusAlert test a 'success' as millions of devices nationwide receive alert sirenBy Fergus GreggPosted Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:50pmMon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:50pmMon 27 Jul 2026 at 5:50pmLoading...In short: The AusAlert system was tested today, with millions of devices receiving the emergency alert at 2pm AEST. Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said 94 per cent of targeted cell towers broadcast the message, but many Australians reported issues.What's next: Ms McBain said the government will conduct a deep dive into all aspects of the test, continue to refine the technology and a feedback page has been launched.abc.net.au/news/ausalert-test-a-success-declares-minister/106963350Link copiedShareShare articleThe federal government has hailed the nationwide AusAlert system test a success…
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