2014 G20 Brisbane summit

Meeting of heads of state regarding economic issues G20 October 2017 October 2017 2014 G20 Brisbane Summit 9th G20 summit G20_Australia_2014_logo.png Logo of the G20 Australia 2014 summit Australia Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Brisbane; Canberra; & Perth.:: 15–16 November 2014 G20 members Guest invitees:Mauritania, Myanmar, New Zealand, Senegal, Singapore, Spain 8th 10th Acting Together to Lift Growth and Create Jobs, Building a Stronger, More Resilient Global Economy and Strengthening Global Institution yes Tony Abbott The 2014 G20 Brisbane summit was the ninth meeting of the G20 heads of government/heads of state.World leaders ask Australia to host next G20 summit in 2014 5 November 2011 The Australian http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/world-leaders-ask-australia-to-host-next-g20-summit-in-2014/story-fn59niix-1226186429833 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111106005523/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/world-leaders-ask-australia-to-host-next-g20-summit-in-2014/story-fn59niix-1226186429833 6 November 2011 It was held in Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, Australia. The hosting venue was the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre at South Brisbane.Brisbane to shunned Sydney: 'Get used to it' The Sydney Morning Herald 11 July 2012 http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/brisbane-to-shunned-sydney-get-used-to-it-20120710-21tor.html#poll 6 July 2012 live https://web.archive.org/web/20120713033543/http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/brisbane-to-shunned-sydney-get-used-to-it-20120710-21tor.html#poll 13 July 2012 dmy-all The event was the largest ever peacetime police operation in Australia.http://www.9news.com.au/national/2014/11/16/10/55/end-in-sight-for-biggest-peacetime-police-operation-australias-history Brisbane's G20 summit 'biggest peacetime police operation in Australia's history' Tyron Butson 17 November 2014 16 November 2014 9news.com.au live https://web.archive.org/web/20141119061520/http://www.9news.com.au/National/2014/11/16/10/55/end-in-sight-for-biggest-peacetime-police-operation-Australias-history 19 November 2014 dmy-all On 1 December 2013 Brisbane became the official host city for the G20.http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-takes-centre-stage-with-g20-handover-20131130-2yiil.html Brisbane takes centre stage with G20 handover Cameron Atfield 1 December 2013 1 December 2013 Brisbane Times live https://web.archive.org/web/20131203064138/http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-takes-centre-stage-with-g20-handover-20131130-2yiil.html 3 December 2013 dmy-all The City of Brisbane had a public holiday on 14 November 2014.Brisbane to get G20 public holiday The Courier Mail 21 June 2013 http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/breaking-news/brisbane-to-get-g20-public-holiday/story-fnihsfrf-1226661166324 27 June 2013 Up to 4,000 delegates were expected to attend with around 2,500 media representatives.http://www.dpmc.gov.au/g20/index.cfm G20 – 2014 20 December 2012 Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 20 January 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130123180413/http://www.dpmc.gov.au/g20/index.cfm 23 January 2013 The leaders of Mauritania, Myanmar, New Zealand, Senegal, Singapore, and Spain were also invited to this summit.https://www.g20.org/g20_priorities/g20_and_world The G20 and the World 2014 G20 12 April 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140211194954/https://www.g20.org/g20_priorities/g20_and_world 11 February 2014 Agenda European leaders expressed their desire to support the recovery since the 2008 financial crisis. European Commission President Barroso and European Council President Van Rompuy stressed the importance of coordinated growth strategies as well as finalising agreements on core financial reforms, and actions on tax and anti-corruption.http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-600_en.htm The EU at the G20 summit in Brisbane: Joint letter of Presidents Barroso and Van Rompuy 21 October 2014 Press Release European Commission 11 November 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141111032141/http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-600_en.htm 11 November 2014 dmy-all According to Waheguru Pal Singh Sidhu the main objectives of the summit were to "provide strategic priority for growth, financial rebalancing and emerging economies, investment and infrastructure, and employment and labour mobility".http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2014/10/02/is-the-g20-the-right-place-to-resolve-the-ukraine-crisis/ Is the G20 the right place to resolve the Ukraine crisis? W. Pal Sidhu 2 November 2014 East Asia Forum East Asian Bureau of Economic Research 3 November 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141103073142/http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2014/10/02/is-the-g20-the-right-place-to-resolve-the-ukraine-crisis/ 3 November 2014 dmy-all Professor of international finance law at the University of New South Wales Ross Buckley suggested that the summit should have emphasised the implementation of existing strategies rather than seeking agreement towards reforms.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/nov/10/g20-faces-crucial-test-credibility-brisbane-summit-looms G20 faces crucial test of its credibility as Brisbane summit looms Ben Doherty 11 November 2014 10 November 2014 The Guardian live https://web.archive.org/web/20141111033512/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/nov/10/g20-faces-crucial-test-credibility-brisbane-summit-looms 11 November 2014 dmy-all Climate change was not included as a subject for discussion at the summit; Australian prime minister Tony Abbott stated he did not want the agenda "cluttered" by subjects that would distract from economic growth. Officials from the European Union and United States of America were reported to be unhappy with this decision.EU 'unhappy' climate change is off G20 agenda https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/climate/eu-unhappy-climate-change-is-off-g20-agenda/news-story/c19c54d8663f8ff9388c9763215b5045 The Australian 7 April 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140407061512/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/policy/eu-unhappy-climate-change-is-off-g20-agenda/story-e6frg6xf-1226873127864 7 April 2014 subscription dmy-all At each of the previous summits climate change was included on the agenda.https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/more-calls-for-climate-to-be-added-to-g20/news-story/fb9a27a45c7feb15a2a35cb02867890a More calls for climate to be added to G20 Australian Associated Press 3 November 2014 3 November 2014 The Australian live https://web.archive.org/web/20141222092651/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/more-calls-for-climate-to-be-added-to-g20/story-fn3dxiwe-1227111047685 22 December 2014 subscription dmy-all The Australian media stated that Australia will have had a significant effect on the agenda. Mike Callaghan, the director of the G20 Studies Centre at the Lowy Institute for International Policy has stated that if the G20 meeting was to attain significant outcomes it should focus on boosting infrastructure spending, multilateral trading systems and combating base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS).http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-g20-summit-key-to-its-success-20131129-2yhds.html Brisbane G20 summit: key to its success 30 May 2014 1 December 2013 Brisbane Times live https://web.archive.org/web/20140530124336/http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-g20-summit-key-to-its-success-20131129-2yhds.html 30 May 2014 dmy-all The discussion on tax avoidance had been fuelled by a disclosure of confidential tax agreements between more than 340 multinational corporations and Luxembourg (see also Luxembourg Leaks).BBC, Australia examines global firms' Luxembourg tax deals https://web.archive.org/web/20170620222332/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-29928923 20 June 2017 Sydney Morning Herald, G20 leaders in the mood to act on tax avoidance after Luxembourg leaks https://web.archive.org/web/20141111025930/http://www.smh.com.au/business/g20/g20-leaders-in-the-mood-to-act-on-tax-avoidance-after-luxembourg-leaks-20141107-11icy3.html 11 November 2014 Preparations right|thumb|The G20 leaders wave on the final day of the forum At the 2011 G20 Cannes summit, then-Prime Minister Julia Gillard was asked to have Australia host the 2014 summit. Brisbane was selected over the much larger Sydney because Brisbane Airport was better equipped to cater to significant increases in plane arrivals. Additionally, the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre would be undertaking renovations at the time.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-11/gillards-g20-choice-ruffles-sydneys-feathers/4122900 Gillard's G20 choice ruffles Sydney's feathers 12 July 2012 ABC News 12 July 2012 live https://web.archive.org/web/20120712015943/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-11/gillards-g20-choice-ruffles-sydneys-feathers/4122900 12 July 2012 dmy-all The Parliament of Queensland passed the G20 (Safety and Security) Act 2013 on 29 October 2013.http://www.police.qld.gov.au/g20/ G20 Queensland Police Service 30 May 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20140529113031/http://www.police.qld.gov.au/g20/ 29 May 2014 dmy-all The event involved a complex security operation. Event organisers needed to ensure that appropriate security measures were in place to protect visitors, while minimising disruptions to inner-city residents and businesses.http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/editorial-g20-challenge-city-milestone/story-fnihsr9v-1226669001342 G20 challenge city milestone 26 June 2013 25 June 2013 The Courier Mail About 6,000 police from Queensland, wider Australia and New Zealand ensured security at the event,http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-17/independent-legal-observers-to-patrol-brisbane-during-g20-summit/5822950 G20 summit: Independent legal observers to patrol Brisbane in November John Taylor 17 October 2014 17 October 2014 ABC News live https://web.archive.org/web/20141018121506/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-17/independent-legal-observers-to-patrol-brisbane-during-g20-summit/5822950 18 October 2014 dmy-all and more than 600 volunteers provided assistance at the summit.https://www.g20.org/community_information/volunteer https://archive.today/20141019072906/https://www.g20.org/community_information/volunteer dead 19 October 2014 For Volunteers G20 Taskforce 19 October 2014 19 October 2014 G20 Taskforce Roads between the central business district and the Brisbane Airport were temporarily closed. Around 1,500 security specialists including interstate and overseas personnel together with thousands of Queensland police made patrols.http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/cbd-to-become-fortress-brisbane-for-g20-lockdown-but-ring-of-steel-to-be-as-low-key-as-possible/story-e6frg6n6-1226557074473 CBD to become Fortress Brisbane for G20 lockdown, but ring of steel to be as 'low-key' as possible Thomas Chamberlin 20 January 2013 19 January 2013 The Australian (News Limited) dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130119091254/http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/cbd-to-become-fortress-brisbane-for-g20-lockdown-but-ring-of-steel-to-be-as-low-key-as-possible/story-e6frg6n6-1226557074473 19 January 2013 dmy-all Public transport services were reduced in the central business district and surrounding suburbs.http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/24626/details Public transport during the G20 Leader's Summit 13 October 2014 Service Notices Translink 17 October 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141009195832/http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/24626/details 9 October 2014 dmy-all One wing in a major Brisbane hospital was reserved for the exclusive use of world leaders during the summit.http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/g20-leaders-allocated-own-hospital-wing-for-november-summit-in-brisbane/story-fnihsrf2-1226811588709 G20 leaders allocated own hospital wing for November summit in Brisbane Robyn Ironside 30 May 2014 28 January 2014 The Courier-Mail live https://web.archive.org/web/20140128032127/http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/g20-leaders-allocated-own-hospital-wing-for-november-summit-in-brisbane/story-fnihsrf2-1226811588709 28 January 2014 dmy-all A secure, government wireless network was required for public safety communications during the summit. Telstra established the network in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Cairns before the event and later continued rolling it out across South East Queensland.http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-government-to-build-secure-457-million-digital-radio-network-impregnable-to-eavesdroppers/story-fnihsrf2-1226709321633?from=public_rss Queensland Government to build secure $457 million digital radio network impregnable to eavesdroppers Sarah Vogler 10 September 2013 3 September 2013 The Courier Mail Queensland Newspapers The Australian Government rented 16 bombproof Mercedes Benz S-Guard limousines specially for the summit at a cost of AU$1.8 million. Some world leaders however, including Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin planned to bring their own vehicles.https://www.news.com.au/national/abbott-government-orders-bombproof-mercedes-to-protect-leaders-at-g20-summit-in-brisbane/news-story/f5b9c2be9d16119caa2dbe6f54a61070 Abbott Government orders bombproof Mercedes to protect leaders at G20 Summit in Brisbane 12 October 2014 9 September 2014 News Corp Australia live https://web.archive.org/web/20141012111914/http://www.news.com.au/national/abbott-government-orders-bombproof-mercedes-to-protect-leaders-at-g20-summit-in-brisbane/story-fncynjr2-1227051984040 12 October 2014 dmy-all 800 people were involved in a security exercise, which tested responses to security issues, crowd management and transport for over 10 hours on 6 October 2014. Actors portraying delegates were used, which involved a mock world leader arriving from a Qantas Boeing 737-800 at Brisbane Airport into a 13-vehicle motorcade consisting of police motorbikes, police cars, sedans, vans, an SUV and a ute, which travelled from the airport to a Brisbane hotel.http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/g20-security-forces-complete-final-major-training-exercise-20141006-10qua3.html G20 security forces complete final major training exercise Kristian Silva 12 October 2014 6 October 2014 Brisbane Times live https://web.archive.org/web/20141008145942/http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/g20-security-forces-complete-final-major-training-exercise-20141006-10qua3.html 8 October 2014 dmy-all The cost of hosting the event was estimated at around AU$400 million. Associated meetings G20 finance ministers and central bank governors met several times in 2014. Sydney hosted a meeting on 21–23 February 2014Sydney to host G20 finance meeting in 2014 news.com.au 20 March 2013 https://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/sydney-to-host-g20-finance-meeting-in-2014/news-story/3868ca488c0d175c44b49baaef8e2d4f 26 June 2013 12 September 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190912015152/https://www.news.com.au/national/breaking-news/sydney-to-host-g20-finance-meeting-in-2014/news-story/3868ca488c0d175c44b49baaef8e2d4f live followed by a meeting in Cairns, Queensland in September 2014. At the September meeting participating countries agreed to automatically exchange tax information to reduce tax evasion.https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/21/g20-counties-agree-to-exchange-tax-information-to-stamp-out-evasion G20 countries agree to exchange tax information to stamp out evasion Bridie Jabour 21 September 2014 21 September 2014 The Guardian live https://web.archive.org/web/20140922023151/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/sep/21/g20-counties-agree-to-exchange-tax-information-to-stamp-out-evasion 22 September 2014 dmy-all Canberra hosted a meeting for G20 finance and central bank deputies in 2014.Canberra cashes in on G20 meeting ABC News http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-28/canberra-to-host-g20-finance-meeting/4285252 28 September 2012 27 June 2013 live https://web.archive.org/web/20131214223546/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-28/canberra-to-host-g20-finance-meeting/4285252 14 December 2013 dmy-all The Youth 20 Summit was the official G20 youth event held in Sydney in July 2014.http://y20australia.com/about-y20 About Y20 20 December 2013 5 July 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140714174124/http://y20australia.com/about-y20 14 July 2014 A meeting of G20 trade ministers took place in Sydney during July, and the annual G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting was held in Melbourne during September. Officials-levels meetings of public servants took place throughout the year to prepare for the ministerial meetings.2014 Event Schedule https://www.g20.org/australia_2014/event_schedule G20 Australia Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 30 October 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141027222323/https://www.g20.org/australia_2014/event_schedule 27 October 2014 Security measures thumb|upright|Police boats patrolling the Brisbane River on the day before the summit A declared area took effect from 8 November with several restricted areas which were to be fenced and guarded by police.Queensland Police G20 Maps list http://www.police.qld.gov.au/G20/maps.htm Archived copy 2014-10-24 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141024182804/http://www.police.qld.gov.au/G20/maps.htm 24 October 2014 dmy-all Freedom of movement for ordinary citizens was restricted. According to the G20 (Safety and Security) Regulation 2014https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/SLS/2014/14SL220.pdf SL as made - Queensland Legislation - Queensland Government www.legislation.qld.gov.au 10 April 2018 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170423051848/https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/SLS/2014/14SL220.pdf 23 April 2017 dmy-all and article 12 of the G20 (Safety and Security) Act 2013,G20 Bill at legislation QLD https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/G/G20SafeSecA13.pdf Archived copy 24 October 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141024174348/https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/G/G20SafeSecA13.pdf 24 October 2014 residents living in these areas had to have a security clearance performed, and their car given a security pass. Residents not receiving a security clearance were forced to leave the area, but were paid accommodation expenses. The G20 legislation suspended important civil liberties, including the absolute right to arrest without warrant, in addition to the Police Powers Act 2000, to detain people without charge, to predispose the courts into not giving arrested individuals bail, extensive searches of the person without warrant.Queensland Police G20 FAQ website http://www.police.qld.gov.au/G20/FAQs.htm FAQ's 2014-10-24 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141024182937/http://www.police.qld.gov.au/G20/FAQs.htm 24 October 2014 dmy-all Officers had the backing of increased penalties when lawful directions are not followed. The Peaceful Assembly Act of 1992 was suspended during the G20 meeting dates. Size of placards were strictly regulated, as was permission to protest, and the location of protests. Legal observers were in force to observe the use of police power during this time.Lawyers to watch and record Brisbane G20 protests ABC News Website, 17 Oct http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-17/lawyers-set-to-watch-and-record-brisbane-g20-protests/5823438 Lawyers to watch and record Brisbane G20 protests - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Australian Broadcasting Corporation 17 October 2014 2014-10-24 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141024124620/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-17/lawyers-set-to-watch-and-record-brisbane-g20-protests/5823438 24 October 2014 dmy-all Heavy fines were enforceable due to the legislation. Most offences carried between 50 and 100 penalty units worth of fines. A penalty unit in 2014 was $110.Queensland Government Sentencing fines and penalties for offences http://www.qld.gov.au/law/crime-and-police/types-of-crime/sentencing-fines-and-penalties-for-offences/ Sentencing fines and penalties for offences Your rights, crime and the law Queensland Government 2014-10-24 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141024194936/http://www.qld.gov.au/law/crime-and-police/types-of-crime/sentencing-fines-and-penalties-for-offences/ 24 October 2014 dmy-all Attendance This meeting was the first time an Argentine President could not be in attendance; Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was ill, and so was represented by Economy Minister Axel Kicillof. Issues involving Russia Opinion was divided both in Australia and elsewhere on whether Russian president Vladimir Putin should have been allowed to attend the G20 summit, following Russia's response to Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 being shot down as well as pro-Russian actions in Ukraine earlier in the year.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-21/callaghan-banning-putin-from-the-g20-isnt-that-simple/5612438 Banning Putin from the G20 isn't that simple 21 July 2014 abc.net.au 10 April 2018 live https://web.archive.org/web/20171019090208/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-21/callaghan-banning-putin-from-the-g20-isnt-that-simple/5612438 19 October 2017 dmy-all Australia's foreign minister, Julie Bishop, approached other G20 countries about banning Putin from the meeting, and stated that this consultation found that there was not the necessary consensus to exclude him.http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-21/g20-nations-divided-over-putin-ban-in-brisbane/5758536 G20 nations split on Russian leader Vladimir Putin's visit to Brisbane, Julie Bishop says Kristy Sexton-McGrath 12 October 2014 21 September 2014 Australian Broadcasting Corporation live https://web.archive.org/web/20141011004841/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-21/g20-nations-divided-over-putin-ban-in-brisbane/5758536 11 October 2014 dmy-all A poll taken in July 2014 found 49% of Australians did not think Putin should be allowed to attend.http://essentialvision.com.au/putin-at-g20 Putin at G20 29 July 2014 19 November 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141016193006/http://essentialvision.com.au/putin-at-g20 16 October 2014 dmy-all It was confirmed in September that Putin would attend, with Abbott stating that "The G20 is an international gathering that operates by consensus – it's not Australia's right to say yes or no to individual members of the G20".http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-12/putin-confirmed-to-attend-g20-in-brisbane/5807302 Vladimir Putin confirmed to attend G20 in Brisbane, Joe Hockey expects 'full and frank dialogue' at meeting 12 October 2014 12 October 2014 Australian Broadcasting Corporation live https://web.archive.org/web/20141012064226/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-12/putin-confirmed-to-attend-g20-in-brisbane/5807302 12 October 2014 dmy-all In November 2014, Russia sent a fleet of warships into international waters off the coast of Australia to accompany Putin's visit. The fleet consisted of Varyag, Marshal Shaposhnikov, a salvage and rescue tug, and a replenishment oiler. Australia responded by sending Stuart FFH 153 2 and Parramatta FFH 154 2, as well as a P-3 Orion surveillance plane, to monitor the Russians.http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/russia-sends-warships-towards-australia-before-g20-meeting-20141112-11lc4z.html Russia sends warships towards Australia before G20 meeting David Wroe The Age 12 November 2014 19 November 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141114162101/http://www.theage.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/russia-sends-warships-towards-australia-before-g20-meeting-20141112-11lc4z.html 14 November 2014 dmy-allRussian warships near Australia https://web.archive.org/web/20141129032016/http://www.nguoi-viet.com/absolutenm2/templates/viewarticlesNVO.aspx?articleid=198142&zoneid=5 29 November 2014 . vi. Retrieved 14 November 2014. Although Russia had previously sent warships to accompany presidential attendance at international summits, the size of fleet and the lack of official notification to the host country made this an unprecedented move.https://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/25496667/russian-warships-bearing-down-on-australia/ Russian warships bearing down on Australia 19 November 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141112103933/https://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/25496667/russian-warships-bearing-down-on-australia/ 12 November 2014 dmy-all At the private leaders' retreat, held shortly before the official opening of the summit, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper told Russian President Vladimir Putin "I guess I'll shake your hand but I have only one thing to say to you: You need to get out of Ukraine." The incident occurred as Putin approached Harper and a group of G20 leaders and extended his hand toward Harper. After the event was over, a spokesman for the Russian delegation said Putin's response was: "That's impossible because we are not there."Stephen Harper at G20 tells Vladimir Putin to 'get out of Ukraine' : Annual summit dominated by Western anger towards Putin http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/stephen-harper-at-g20-tells-vladimir-putin-to-get-out-of-ukraine-1.2836382 16 November 2014 CBC News 15 November 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141115231603/http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/stephen-harper-at-g20-tells-vladimir-putin-to-get-out-of-ukraine-1.2836382 15 November 2014 dmy-all Participating leaders Invited guests Outcomes Following the summit, the G20 leaders released a joint communique summarising the points of agreement between them. This focused on economic concerns, highlighting plans to increase global economic growth, create jobs, increase trade and reduce poverty. The communique sets out a goal of increasing economic growth by an extra 2% through commitments made at the summit, and of increasing infrastructure investment through the creation of a four-year infrastructure hub Global Infrastructure Hub, linking government, private sector, development banks and interested international organisations. The communique also addressed the stability of global systems, mentioning measures to reduce risk in financial systems, improve the stability of banks, make international taxation arrangements fairer, reduce corruption and strengthen global institutions. Although the communique largely focused on economic concerns, other topics such as energy supply, climate change and the Ebola virus epidemic in West Africa were also discussed.G20 Leaders' Communiqué https://www.g20.org/sites/default/files/g20_resources/library/brisbane_g20_leaders_summit_communique.pdf G20 18 November 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141118011516/https://www.g20.org/sites/default/files/g20_resources/library/brisbane_g20_leaders_summit_communique.pdf 18 November 2014 References 2 External links G20 Australia 2014 G20 website of the OECD Hamish Cairns Brisbane G20 Photographs 2014 November 2014, State Library of Queensland Politics Australia 2014 G20 Brisban G20 Brisban G20 Brisban Category:Diplomatic conferences in Australia Category:Organised events in Brisbane Category:History of Brisbane Category:2014 in Brisbane Category:November 2014 in Australia Category:Events affected by the War in Donbas