The energy rebate is a perfectly sensible device to hasten progress in getting inflation down to the target zone.

As the number of customers falling behind on their repayments rises, the watchdog says too many people in hardship are finding it hard to get help.

The treasurer’s use of new policy tools to solve new kinds of inflation has enraged many commentators, but the anger of those stuck in the past doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be looking to the future.

Danish renewable energy giant Orsted says Australia’s first offshore wind farm deals must contain protections against inflationary shocks as the sector reels from soaring costs.

Some investors are beginning to ask whether Gucci boss Francois-Henri Pinault should consider passing the baton at his luxury empire and bring in fresh blood.