Australian gathering toy (6)

I believe the answer is:

barbie

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'australian gathering' is the first definition.
(abbreviation for barbecue)

'toy' is the second definition.

(Other definitions for barbie that I've seen before include "meal out" , "Popular doll" , "Australian BBQ" , "Outdoor party" , "Famous fashion doll" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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