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Vigilance urged on Anzac Day due to global terror threat

People attending Anzac Day commemorations are being asked to be vigilant as extra security measures are implemented.

Vehicle access to much of Brisbane will be limited from 3am for the dawn service and for the annual march.

It comes during the growing world wide threat of vehicle driven attacks.

People attending Anzac Day commemorations are being asked to be vigilant. Picture: 7 News
People attending Anzac Day commemorations are being asked to be vigilant. Picture: 7 News

"I think vigilance tomorrow will be the buzz word for the day," said Supt. Mark Reid of Queensland Police.

While there is no specific threat, in light of recent vehicle attacks overseas, large concrete bollards have been lifted in to place around Post Office square, adding to ones in place at King George Square on the march route.

Only those with Vehicle Access Passes will be allowed into central city streets.

There is a growing world wide threat of vehicle driven attacks. Picture: 7 News
There is a growing world wide threat of vehicle driven attacks. Picture: 7 News


"It will just make it harder for a person who is not supposed to be within that precinct," said Supt. Reid.

On Monday morning, school students filled Anzac square for a ceremony of reflection and rememberance.

"We pause particularly to remember the heroic and gallant troops, including many Queenslanders," said Queensland Governor, Paul De Jersey.

The girls from the Our Lady's College Annerley dressed to recognise the contribution of women in the armed forces.

"It's very important to remember all the Australian nurses who served in WW1," said student Hannah Moss.

"Without the nurses all those soldiers probably would've died," said another student, Ishaya Salgado.

The student assembly is now an annual tradition in itself, a chance for the younger generations to come together and remember the sacrifice made by our veterans.