Freya Pollard

Raise the Rate advocate

Freya has developed a strong passion for campaigning for equity and rights, built from her personal experience of fighting wage theft in the workplace, dispute resolution and involvement in politics. Her personal experience is complimented by her study of a Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics.

Freya is passionate about challenging assumptions around economic disadvantage and social stigma, and has championed for her values through volunteer involvement with organisations such as ACOSS, YOUNG campaigns, HospoVoice and the Young Workers Centre as well as in State and Federal politics.

Freya is an experienced media commentator, contributing to both print and broadcast media, including as an op-ed writer.