Emily Saunders

Emily Saunders is an Australian economic writer with more than a decade of reporting across national business and policy beats. She began her career at a Melbourne newsroom covering housing affordability and labour market trends, then moved into full-time economics coverage at a major city-based masthead. Over the years, Emily has written explainers that translate complex data—such as inflation, wages, trade flows and productivity—into clear stories for everyday readers. Her work often focuses on how macroeconomic decisions land at the household and small-business level, particularly in Australia’s transition to higher interest rates and shifting energy costs. Emily has contributed to multiple award-winning series on cost-of-living dynamics and the economic impacts of government budgets, and she regularly hosts editorial briefings with analysts and economists. She prides herself on rigorous sourcing, balanced interpretation and fast, accurate updates when markets move.