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Warning to aussie phone users today july 27 2026 (beehaw.org)
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Later today (July 27 2026) 2:pm nsw time the government will issue what is called aus alert which means every phone in Australia will have an alarm at the exact same time. If you are someone that uses a safety phone it is best to turn it off for 24 hours. I would also recommend avoiding traffic or any situation that could cause danger to the governments poorly planned aus alert.

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[-] Quexotic@beehaw.org 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

In this context, what is a safety phone?

[-] Gamers_mate@beehaw.org 6 points 1 month ago

A safety phone is a phone used by people in domestic violence situations as a spare phone to help them get out of the situation.

[-] Quexotic@beehaw.org 2 points 1 month ago

I was assuming, but wasn't sure. Thanks m8

[-] Gamers_mate@beehaw.org 1 points 1 month ago

No problem.

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