Melissa Bray

An author, economist and former Commonwealth Treasury senior executive with experience as a freelance journalist, Melissa has worked on taskforces, reviews and inquiries covering competition, the financial system, tax, COVID-19 and productivity and has been a policy adviser to two Federal Treasury Ministers.

A member of the committee of the Carillon Society of Australia, Melissa is passionate about sharing the stories of the diverse group of talented musicians who play Australia’s three carillons and in raising awareness of these unique instruments. 

Australian Carillonists is Melissa’s first book. It contains the stories of the musicians who play Australia’s carillons and was released on 23 June.