Do Aussies Like the English?

Despite cheerful jabs about Poms and criminals, Australian-British relations are usually considered pretty affectionate. Every couple of years we like to remind ourselves of our close ties: when the Commonwealth Games are on, maybe, or every time there's a new something Royal — baby, wedding, stamp.

What do the Aussies call the English?

When Australians use the word “pom”, they are talking about the British, more specifically the English.

Why do Australians like the UK?

Despite its great distance from Australia, the shared language, sense of humour and general relaxed culture over in the UK makes it very easy for Aussies to settle in and quickly feel very much at home. Australia and Britain have always shared a rare affinity that many other nations just wouldn't understand.