What is barbecue called in Australia?

The term "barbie" is a shortened, colloquial term for barbecue, while "BBQ" is the more formal term.

Australians often use the term "barbie" in a more general sense, referring to any outdoor cooking event, regardless of the type of food being cooked.

For example, someone might say "We're having a barbie at the beach this weekend" to indicate a gathering with food cooked outdoors, which might include sausages, burgers, steak, or other grilled foods.