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Emergency alert test may expose DV victims’ safe phones
Australia's government tests its new nationwide emergency alert system Monday, July 27, with advocates warning the siren will expose hidden phones used by domestic violence victims. The AusAlert system will sound on all mobile devices simultaneously at 2 p.m., including those on silent.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 04:38 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 04:40 UTC
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