Australia’s public pool class divide

Petra Stock, a climate and environment reporter at Guardian Australia, and Benita Kolovos, the Victorian state correspondent for the same outlet, delve into Australia's stark public pool class divide. They discuss how rising temperatures make access to swimming pools crucial yet inequitable across postcodes. The conversation highlights barriers faced by migrant communities and the urgent need for urban planning reforms. They emphasize that these communal spaces are vital for both health and social cohesion, linking swimming access to broader issues of equity.