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 Gallantry
The Commendation for Gallantry is awarded to military personnel for acts of gallantry in action considered worthy of recognition.
Cross of Valour
The Cross of Valour is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril.
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.
Medal for Gallantry
The Medal for Gallantry is awarded to military personnel for acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances.
Star of Courage
The Star of Courage is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril.
Star of Gallantry
The Star of Gallantry recognises acts of outstanding heroism in action in circumstances of great peril.
Victoria Cross for Australia
The Victoria Cross for Australia is the pre-eminent award for acts of bravery in wartime and Australia's highest military honour.