Clean Up Australia Day
John PESUTTO (Hawthorn) (13:15): Last weekend I was proud to join the dedicated volunteers at Clean Up Australia Day in Hawthorn East, where the Glenferrie Rotary Club led a fantastic local effort. Clean Up Australia Day is more than just picking up litter; it is about fostering a sense of responsibility for our environment and ensuring that future generations inherit a cleaner and greener Australia. That spirit was on full display on Sunday with volunteers led by Thelma Hutchison coming together to make a tangible difference. Litter is not just an eyesore; it affects our local wildlife, clogs our waterways and contributes to pollution. Whether it is reducing plastic waste, recycling responsibly or participating in community clean-ups, we all have a role to play, and I thank Glenferrie Rotary Club for the fantastic example they continue to set year on year.