Queensland is not immune to the threat of terrorism faced by the rest of the world and the whole of Australia. The July 2005 terrorist attacks in London showed that public transport can be a terrorist target. All Australian states and territories have agreed on priorities for strengthening surface transport security. These include making the travelling public more aware of risks and avenues for reporting suspicious items or behaviour.

The Queensland Government has put in place a public transport security package, initially focussing on south-east Queensland, to keep public transport safe. The package consists of:

1. Public awareness campaign
2. Security programs for public transport operators and workers
3. Independent risk reviews of public transport
4. Consulting with peak bodies and unions to raise awareness.

The public awareness campaign started in south east Queensland in September 2005. The campaign asked the travelling public to report suspicious items, or behaviour, to transport staff or by calling the national security hotline on 1800 123 400f. The advertising campaign appears widely on buses, trains, ferries, bus stops, bus interchanges, train stations and ferry terminals.