The Victorian Government has received the Comrie review into last summer’s floods but as yet has no plans to release it publicly.

“The report has been handed to the Premier and the Government is considering the report and will respond accordingly,” a spokesman for Deputy Premier and Emergency Services Minister Peter Ryan told insuranceNEWS.com.au.

“It’s a pretty substantial document. It’s quite large and there are a substantial number of recommendations. It’s going to require a lot of detailed analysis.”

Several major floods occurred in Victoria between September 2010 and February 2011, with some areas hit more than once by rising waters.

Former police commissioner Neil Comrie was appointed to conduct the review. An interim report in July said one-third of the state and more than 4000 houses and businesses were affected by flooding and storm damage.

It estimated that agricultural losses reached $269 million and $176 million was stripped from tourism revenue.

Mr Comrie held community meetings across Victoria where councils and residents flagged a need for better co-ordination of emergency services, flood monitoring and locally targeted advice.

The report’s terms of reference covers aspects of flood response and recovery, emergency warnings and evacuations.