Rachel Wilkinson

Rachel Wilkinson is an Australian economic writer based in Melbourne, covering how policy, markets and household costs intersect. She began her career in local business reporting, then moved to national coverage where she focused on inflation, banking, superannuation and productivity. Over the past decade, Rachel has produced explainers that translate complex economic data into practical context for readers, from labour market trends to interest-rate implications and energy pricing. Her work has been recognised for turning breaking economic developments into clear, evidence-led reporting, particularly during volatile periods for global supply chains and domestic cost pressures. Rachel frequently interviews economists, regulators and CFOs, and her reporting is known for careful sourcing, balanced analysis and sharp attention to what changes for Australians in the real economy.