Fred Nurk
An Australian equivalent of 'Joe Bloggs' or 'John Doe' — a generic name for an ordinary, unremarkable, average person.
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An Australian equivalent of 'Joe Bloggs' or 'John Doe' — a generic name for an ordinary, unremarkable, average person. Used when illustrating examples or policies that apply to the average citizen. 'Nurk' itself is Australian slang for a dull or unadventurous person.
What does this tax change actually mean for a Fred Nurk earning forty thousand a year?
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(Australia) Joe Bloggs.
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