Australian English dictionary

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• mob

  noun

  A term used by many Aboriginal Australians for their family, community or group; usage is context-sensitive.

  She spoke proudly about her mob.

• mozzie

  noun

  Mosquito.

  A mozzie bit me at dusk.

• mufti day

  noun

  A school day when students may wear casual clothes, often for fundraising.

  Friday is mufti day at school.

• mug

  nouninsult

  A gullible or foolish person who is easily taken advantage of.

  Don't be a mug and pay that much.

• mulga

  noun

  A type of acacia vegetation common in arid Australia.

  Mulga woodland covers parts of inland Australia.

• My Health Record

  noun

  An online summary of a person's health information, run by the Australian Government.

  Your test results may appear in My Health Record.

• myGov

  proper noun

  An Australian Government online account service used to access linked services.

  She signed in to myGov to check a message.

• myGovID

  proper noun

  A former name for Australia's digital identity app now known as myID.

  The guide referred to the former myGovID name.

• myID

  proper noun

  An Australian digital identity app used with participating government services.

  He used myID to access the business portal.

• Myki

  proper noun

  The ticketing system used for many public transport journeys in Victoria.

  He touched on with Myki before boarding.

• NAATI

  noun

  The national body that certifies translators and interpreters in Australia.

  Use a NAATI-certified translator for your documents.

• NAIDOC Week

  noun

  A week celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and achievements.

  The library hosted a NAIDOC Week event.

• NAPLAN

  noun

  National tests in literacy and numeracy for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.

  Year 3 students sat NAPLAN in March.

• nasho

  noun

  National service (historical compulsory military training), or a person who did it.

  My uncle was called up for nasho.

• National Employment Standards

  noun

  Ten minimum employment entitlements that apply to most employees in Australia, such as leave and notice.

  Annual leave is part of the National Employment Standards.

• national minimum wage

  noun

  The lowest rate of pay for adult employees not covered by an award or agreement, reviewed every year.

  The national minimum wage increases each July.

• nature strip

  noun

  The strip of land between a road and the footpath.

  Please keep the nature strip clear.

• NBN

  noun

  The National Broadband Network, Australia's main internet infrastructure.

  Check whether your new home is connected to the NBN.

• NDIS

  noun

  The National Disability Insurance Scheme, which funds support for eligible people with disability.

  She receives support through the NDIS.

• negative gearing

  noun

  A situation where deductible investment costs exceed investment income, potentially affecting tax outcomes.

  Negative gearing is often discussed in property investing.

• net pay

  noun

  The pay you actually receive after tax and deductions.

  My net pay went down after the tax change.

• nits

  noun

  Head lice or their eggs.

  There's a nits outbreak at the school.

• no hat, no play

  phrase

  A sun-safety rule at many schools requiring hats for outdoor play.

  The school has a no hat, no play policy.

• No Jab No Pay

  noun

  A policy linking some family payments, such as Child Care Subsidy, to children meeting immunisation requirements.

  Under No Jab No Pay, vaccinations affect some payments.

• no worries

  phrase

  Expression meaning it is fine or not a problem.

  No worries, I can help tomorrow.