There’s nothing like a good Aussie laugh to brighten the day, and these three cheeky jokes deliver classic down-under humour with a clever twist. From genius kangaroos to koalas with “koalifications” and a meringue gag that every Australian will get, here’s a quick dose of fun to make you smile.

Q: What do you call a kangaroo that is a dead set genius?

A: A quantum leap.

Q: When is a bear not a bear?

A: When he doesn’t have the right koalifications.

And finally …

I just watched an Aussie cooking show and the audience cheered when the chef made meringue. I was surprised… Usually Aussies boo meringue.