The debut of the government's AusAlert has hilariously gone wrong after an incorrect text was accidentally sent to the entire country. Instead of a standard test message, 25 million Australians received a text meant for the less-than-reliable spouse of a NEMA worker.

"Hey babe, remember we're having honey soy stir fry tonight and I need you to put the chicken out to thaw before I'm home," read the message on the phones across Australia.

The text continued with a reminder not to use the microwave on the chicken to avoid another salmonella incident, and a note about picking up the kids from karate, a clear sign the message was meant for someone juggling dinner plans and child duties.

While the nation might have been momentarily confused, many found relief in the fact it wasn't another message from Clive Palmer.