Tasmania Police has reassured the students and staff at UTAS campuses in Tasmania that they should go about their business today.

“At this stage we do not believe the threat is credible, however it is being assessed.  In the meantime, we have deployed police resources to UTAS campuses as a precaution and for reassurance to staff and students,” said Commander Glenn Frame.

“At this stage the claims are general in nature, and appear to be similar to those made in New South Wales,” he said.

“We will be working in conjunction with UTAS and will provide an update as soon as we can.

“In the meantime, we encourage everyone on campus to go about their business as usual.

As always, if you anything suspicious or out of the ordinary call police on 131 444 or the National Security Hotline 1800 1234 00.