Obama In Boxers & Xi In Swimmers: Brisbane Welcomes G20 Leaders To Paradise

(CNN) - The G20 is in town and with it comes sacred flames, security bans, street protests and a bizarre front page depiction of world leaders in various states of undress. The Australian city of Brisbane arguably hasn't seen this much excitement since World Expo '88 transformed a derelict strip of industrial land into a sprawling souvenir shop and later an inner city beach.

Preparations have been underway for more than two years, since ex-Prime Minister Julia Gillard's former Labour government proposed the city as a venue for the world's largest and most influential economic talks.
Current Prime Minister Tony Abbott has sworn that this G20 "will not be a talkfest." Still, over the next few days, political pundits will be scrutinizing the words, actions and gestures of at least 25 world leaders for hints at future policy.