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The Commission of Inquiry into the Queensland floods is an Australian inquiry set up by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly 2010-2011 Queensland floods. The independent Inquiry will be headed by Justice Cate Holmes and is expected to cost A$15 million. Holmes will examine the disaster, government preparedness and the emergency response.

The Inquiry will be able to summon witnesses, demand documents and issue search warrants. The final report was initially due on the 17 January 2012. This was extended into February due to the quantity of material which has to be processed and analysed. The deadline for submissions was extended to 15 June to allow for submissions related to insurance companies to be included.

An interim report was handed down on 1 August 2011. This report will focused on flood preparedness issues so that any appropriate steps may be taken before the next wet season.

See also

References

  1. ^ Daniel Hurst (17 January 2011). "Premier launches flood inquiry". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
  2. "Queensland's flood inquiry: the terms of reference". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 6 February 2011.
  3. ^ Maria Hatzakis (27 May 2011). "Inquiry extends time for flood victims' insurance submissions". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
  4. Daniel Hurst (1 August 2011). "Queensland flood inquiry to release first report today". Brisbane Times. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 1 August 2011.

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