The ACT has the lowest electricity prices in the country according to a recent report: Electricity prices in Australia: an international comparison.

In the report by CME – an energy economics consultancy focused on Australia's electricity, gas and renewables markets – the ACT is ranked the cheapest of all jurisdictions in Australia and 21st out of 91 countries, states and provinces analysed.

ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher, and Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Simon Corbell, have praised and thanked the SES volunteers, emergency services personnel and ACT Government staff who displayed outstanding dedication to the Canberra community during the recent flood emergency.

The Chief Minister and Mr Corbell officially thanked workers and volunteers at a special reception at the Legislative Assembly today.

Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher, has celebrated the role of Nurse Practitioners in the ACT and re-affirmed the ACT Labor Government's commitment to supporting career pathways for nurses.

The Chief Minister today officially launched an event to increase awareness of Nurse Practitioners practising in a wide range of roles within the ACT, including at the nurse-led Walk-in Centres and to acknowledge the achievements of Nurse Practitioners across the territory.