List of Australian honours

The Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945 recognises the service of eligible civilians in Australia during World War II.

The Commendation for Gallantry is awarded to military personnel for acts of gallantry in action considered worthy of recognition.

The Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal honours members of recognised Australian organisations and members of Australian contingents to international organisations, who are exposed to considerable risk or danger in the course of providing significant emergency humanitarian service (aid) to civilians overseas in hazardous circumstances (such as in war zones, during peacekeeping operations or in times of natural disaster or civil strife).

The Medal for Gallantry is awarded to military personnel for acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances.

The National Emergency Medal is an operational service medal which recognises significant or sustained service to others in response to nationally-significant emergencies within Australia.

The National Medal recognises long and diligent service, by members of recognised government and voluntary organisations, that risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in enforcement of the law or in times of emergency or natural disaster.

The National Police Service Medal recognises the special status that sworn police officers have because of their role protecting the community. It represents a police officer's past and future commitment to give ethical and diligent service.

The Police Overseas Service Medal recognises service by officers of Australian police forces with international peace-keeping organisations.

The Star of Gallantry recognises acts of outstanding heroism in action in circumstances of great peril.

The Victoria Cross for Australia is the pre-eminent award for acts of bravery in wartime and Australia's highest military honour.