Olivia Simpson

Olivia Simpson is an Australian economic writer with more than a decade of experience reporting on markets, public policy, and household finance. She began her career in regional newsrooms across New South Wales, cutting her teeth on local business and state budget coverage before moving to national desks. Over the past several years, Olivia has specialised in explaining complex economic signals—such as inflation trends, interest-rate expectations, labour market data, and productivity debates—in plain language for general readers. Her work has been recognised for clarity and impact, particularly during major policy changes and market volatility periods. She regularly translates official releases from the RBA, ABS and Treasury into practical insights, and she contributes analysis pieces that connect macroeconomic decisions to everyday cost-of-living outcomes. Olivia continues to grow her reporting through data-led storytelling and expert interviews with economists, union and industry representatives, and regulators.