Slightly higher than expected inflation in January has kept pressure on the Reserve Bank to inflict another interest rate hike and increased scrutiny of the federal government's economic management.

We'll unpack the latest figures and hear from the Treasurer and Shadow Treasurer. 

Then, the Prime Minister is in hot water over comments he's made about a former Australian of the Year. 

And debate is intensifying in Tasmania over the use of antibiotics in the salmon industry.

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.