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.
Companion of the Order of Australia
The Companion of the Order of Australia is awarded for eminent achievement and merit of the highest degree in service to Australia or humanity at large.
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.
Knight/Dame of the Order of Australia
From 1976 to 1986 and 2014 to 2015 there was provision for the appointment of Knights and Dames in the Order of Australia.
Medal of the Order of Australia
The Medal of the Order of Australia is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition.
Member of the Order of Australia
The Member of the Order of Australia is awarded for service in a particular locality or field of activity or to a particular group.
Officer of the Order of Australia
The Officer of the Order of Australia is awarded for distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or humanity at large.
Star of Courage
The Star of Courage is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril.