List of Australian honours
There are 60 Australian honours included on the A-Z list below. If you are seeking information about Imperial Awards that commenced in Australia in 1901 and were phased out by the late 1980s, you will find a separate A-Z listing of these in the Imperial Awards section.
Bravery Medal
The Bravery Medal is awarded for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.
Commendation for Brave Conduct
The Commendation for Brave Conduct is conferred for an act of bravery that is worthy of recognition.
Commendation for Distinguished Service
The Commendation for Distinguished Service is awarded for the distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations to members of the Australian Defence Force.
Cross of Valour
The Cross of Valour is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril.
Distinguished Service Cross
The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded for distinguished command and leadership in action.
Distinguished Service Medal
The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded for distinguished leadership in action.
Group Bravery Citation
The Group Bravery Citation is awarded for a collective act of bravery by a group of people in extraordinary circumstances that is considered worthy of recognition.
Star of Courage
The Star of Courage is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril.