Australian English dictionary

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• tenancy tribunal

  noun

  A state body that settles disputes between tenants and landlords, such as NCAT or VCAT.

  The tenant took the bond dispute to the tenancy tribunal.

• tenant

  noun

  Someone who rents and occupies a property.

  The tenant reported a leaking tap.

• term deposit

  noun

  Money kept in a bank for a fixed period at a fixed interest rate.

  They put their bonus into a six-month term deposit.

• TFN

  noun

  Tax File Number, an identifier for Australian tax administration.

  You may need a TFN when starting work.

• TFN declaration

  noun

  A form used to give tax-related information to a payer.

  Complete the TFN declaration during onboarding.

• the bush

  noun

  Rural or natural areas away from cities.

  They moved out to the bush.

• third party property insurance

  noun

  Car insurance that covers damage you cause to other people's cars or property, but not your own car.

  Third party property insurance is a cheaper option.

• thongs

  noun

  Open sandals held by a strap between the toes.

  Wear thongs to the beach.

• time in lieu

  noun

  Paid time off given instead of overtime pay, when agreed.

  I took time in lieu for working on Saturday.

• tinny

  noun

  A can of beer; also a small aluminium boat.

  We took the tinny out fishing.

• TIS National

  noun

  The Translating and Interpreting Service, which provides interpreters by phone or in person.

  The clinic booked an interpreter through TIS National.

• togs

  noun

  Swimming clothes; common in parts of Australia.

  Pack your togs for the pool.

• toll tag

  noun

  An electronic device used to pay tolls on participating roads.

  Make sure the toll tag is working.

• too right

  exclamation

  An emphatic expression of agreement.

  "Hot today, isn't it?" "Too right!"

• toolbox talk

  noun

  A brief workplace meeting focused on safety or tasks.

  The supervisor held a toolbox talk.

• total fire ban

  noun

  A restriction on certain fire-related activities during periods of high fire risk.

  A total fire ban was declared for the district.

• tow-away zone

  noun

  An area where illegally parked vehicles may be towed.

  Don't park there, it's a tow-away zone.

• trade union

  noun

  An organisation that represents workers and bargains for better pay and conditions.

  She joined the nurses' trade union.

• tradie

  noun

  Skilled tradesperson.

  The tradie will fix the leaking tap.

• traineeship

  noun

  Paid training combining work and study in a non-trade job, such as office or hospitality work.

  She completed a traineeship in business administration.

• transaction account

  noun

  An everyday bank account used for receiving pay and paying bills.

  Have your wages paid into a transaction account.

• transit lane

  noun

  A lane only for vehicles carrying at least a set number of people, such as T2 or T3.

  We used the transit lane because there were three of us.

• triage

  noun

  The process of deciding which patients need treatment first, based on how serious their condition is.

  A nurse assessed him at triage.

• trial shift

  noun

  A work trial used to assess suitability, subject to employment laws.

  She was offered a paid trial shift.

• triple zero

  noun

  000, the Australian phone number for police, fire and ambulance emergencies.

  Call triple zero in a life-threatening emergency.