Claire McBride

Claire McBride is an Australian economic writer known for clear, practical reporting on how policy and markets affect household budgets. She began her journalism career at a regional news desk in Queensland before moving to national economics coverage, where she spent several years tracking monetary policy, productivity trends and industrial relations. Over time, Claire developed a reputation for translating complex data—such as employment series, inflation components and trade flows—into stories readers can use. Her work has been recognised for independent analysis during major economic shifts, including the rollout of fiscal measures and the transition to updated inflation and wage-setting frameworks. Claire now contributes to ongoing explainers and investigative pieces, with a particular focus on labour markets, energy economics, and the real-world impacts of interest rates and cost-of-living pressures. She regularly collaborates with editors to refine story structure and source transparency, and is committed to evidence-based journalism that holds institutions to account.