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Queen Street bushie


noun one who owns a country property, often for tax loss purposes, but who lives and works in Brisbane. Compare Collins Street cocky, Pitt Street farmer. Also, Queen Street cocky. [from Queen Street, a major street in the city of Brisbane]

Contributor's comments: Also used for the people in the city who own and drive 4WD's and never leave the city.