Facial recognition technology will be used to identify potential terrorists on public transport before they get to venues for next year's Commonwealth Games.

The sophisticated technology system will be monitored around the clock during the 11-day event on the Gold Coast in Queensland, focusing on major platforms and major stops on trains, buses and trams, reported the Daily Telegraph.

It's believed the Australian Federal Police hope to identify faces of potential suspects in the crowds and deploy officers before they reach venues or public places.

Facial recognition technology will be used to identify potential terrorists on public transport before they get to venues for next year's Commonwealth Games (stock image)

There are an estimated 1.5 million spectators expected to attend the Games in 2018.

The sophisticated technology means imagery from crowd scans can be captured and cross-matched in real time.

Police believe the Gold Coast is the best location to trial the technology as it already has a high usage of CCTV cameras.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is expected to discuss the issue with state premiers in Hobart on Friday at the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).

The technology system will be monitored around the clock during the 11-day event on the Gold Coast in Queensland, focusing on major platforms and major stops on trains, buses and trams

The meeting will reportedly discuss security upgrades at major venues, including the use of barriers and cameras.

Facial recognition technology is already in use at airports in Australia, and has also been deployed by Australian authorities working with the United Nations internationally to scan refugees.

It is also used at other major sporting events around the world such as the Superbowl in the U.S.

It's believed the Australian Federal Police hope to identify faces of potential suspects in the crowds and deploy officers before they reach venues or public places (stock image)