Simon Downes

Simon Downes Simon Downes is veteran consumer affairs editor and journalist who specialises in Australia's energy and telco sectors. With a decade of newsroom experience under his belt, he’s passionate about helping consumers make better-informed decisions, especially when it comes to household bills. He was one of the first journalists to raise awareness of the unscrupulous tactics of some energy retailers which resulted in major industry reforms and the introduction of default pricing. Simon served as Canstar Blue's Editor-in-Chief for 7 years from 2014 to 2021.