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.
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.
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.
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.
Nursing Service Cross
The Nursing Service Cross recognises outstanding performance of nursing duties in both operational and non-operational situations.
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.