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Australia will conduct a national test of AusAlert on July 27 to send critical alerts to 90% of compatible phones, enhancing emergency response and public safety.
- On July 27 at 2pm AEST the government will test a national AusAlert that sends a non-dismissible alert to all compatible mobile devices in Australia.
- The Albanese government responds to the 2020 Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements, with AusAlert expected to be operational by October 2026, officials say.
- Using cell-broadcast technology, AusAlert reaches compatible devices within seconds, can target areas as small as 160 metres, and offers critical alerts that cannot be disabled and priority alerts that can be opted out of.
- Rolling out the $132 million system, officials say AusAlert will replace state-based SMS emergency alerts and is expected to be operational by October this year.
- From June 10 localised trials will run in nine locations including Majura, Launceston and Port Douglas, with officials estimating around 90 per cent compatibility and Kristy McBain acknowledging delays and budget blow-out.
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