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Victorian Coalition Government releases final Comrie report on flood warnings and response

Last Updated on Thursday, 08 December 2011 Thursday, 08 December 2011

Premier Ted Baillieu and Deputy Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan today released the Final Report of the Review of the 2010-11 Flood Warnings and Response, undertaken by Neil Comrie AO APM.

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Vic Coalition Releases Comrie Interim Flood Report

Monday, 11 July 2011

Acting Premier and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Peter Ryan has today released the interim report of the Review of the 2010-11 Flood Warnings and Response.

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Floods Review Seeks More Community Feedback

Thursday, 07 April 2011

More Victorians will be able to share their views on the recent severe floods as the Review of 2010-11 Flood Warnings and Response heads to 11 more areas to consult with communities.

 Head of the review Neil Comrie AO APM today announced that a further 11 community consultation meetings would be held to add to the views and feedback that was offered at last month's public meetings.

"It has been a positive start to the review with the commitment and passion of so many people having already contributed to the consultations we held in March," Mr Comrie said.

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Public Submissions Open in Victorian Floods Review

Thursday, 03 March 2011

Victorians affected by recent severe floods are invited to have their say on the Review of 2010-11 Flood Warnings and Response, with public submissions opening today.

The head of the review, Neil Comrie, AO APM, encouraged homeowners, residents, businesses andfarmers in flood-affected areas to share their views by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Submissions can also be posted to the review.

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Flood Review To Engage Community Views

Wednesday, 16 February 2011

Homeowners, businesses and farmers will help inform the review of the 2010-11 Flood Warnings and Response through local groups and dedicated community consultations in coming months.

Head of the review Neil Comrie AO APM encouraged all Victorians to contribute to the review, particularly those who have experienced floods across multiple decades.

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Review to examine 2010-11 Victorian floods

Tuesday, 08 February 2011

The Coalition State Government today announced a comprehensive review of flood warnings and emergency response efforts to be undertaken in the wake of severe flooding across Victoria.

Premier Ted Baillieu said Victoria had endured some of its worst floods in living memory, with the impact from the deluge expected to be felt for months, and in some cases, years.

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