Earlier this month I took part in Clean Up Australia day, which brought together members of the Liverpool community with an aim to improve our local environment. First conceived over 30 years ago by Ian Kiernan, who organised Clean Up Sydney Harbour in 1989 following the rubbish left behind after the BOC Yachting Challenge, Clean Up Australia Day has since captured the interest of the nation, with over 20 million Australian's having stepped up over the years to volunteer. I note the presence of Clean up Australia day events across Liverpool, with so many people giving up their Sunday mornings to give back to our environment. I extend my sincere thanks to Friends of India Australia, who helped organise clean-up events across my electorate, and I look forward to seeing many more people put into practice the mantra "Don't Pass it Up, Pick it Up".