Originally slated to be hosted in Canberra , Australian Capital Territory the plan was changed so it would be held in Brisbane on 6 October 2001 , making it two years since the previous meeting . However , on 28 September , in the wake of the 11 September terrorist attacks , it was postponed , to allow for improved security . Instead of the October summit , the Heads of Government issued a statement on terrorism and established the Commonwealth Committee on Terrorism , which met on 29 January 2002 , reported in March , and recommended annual reviews of the Commonwealth 's counter-terrorism strategy
previous meeting
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 1999
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2002