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.
Commendation for Gallantry
The Commendation for Gallantry is awarded to military personnel for acts of gallantry in action considered worthy of recognition.
Conspicuous Service Cross
The Australian Conspicuous Service Cross is awarded for outstanding devotion to duty or outstanding achievement in the application of exceptional skills, judgement or dedication, in non-warlike situations.
Conspicuous Service Medal
The Australian Conspicuous Service Medal is awarded for meritorious achievement or devotion to duty in non-war like situations.
Medal for Gallantry
The Medal for Gallantry is awarded to military personnel for acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances.
Nursing Service Cross
The Nursing Service Cross recognises outstanding performance of nursing duties in both operational and non-operational situations.
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.