PM Abbott: Climate "Off G20 Agenda" - It Doesn't Have Anything To Do With The Economy, You See . .

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has downplayed the likelihood of climate change being discussed at a G20 leaders' summit hosted by Australia, suggesting it does not fit the meeting's economic focus.

Asked about pressure from the US and Europe for climate to be included on the agenda for the November meeting in Brisbane, Mr Abbott said there were other international meetings that were more appropriate for discussing the issue. ''It's also important to ensure that these international meetings don't cover all subjects and illuminate none,'' he said.

Mr Abbott agreed the efficient use of energy was an important economic issue and said he would be surprised if climate change was not raised, but added: ''The focus of the G20 will overwhelmingly be our economic security, our financial stabilisation, the importance of private sector-led growth.''

His comments followed US and Chinese leaders revealing new plans to tackle climate change.

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