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.

Ambulance Service Medal

The Ambulance Service Medal recognises distinguished service by the men and women of Australia’s ambulance organisations.

Australian Antarctic Medal

The Australian Antarctic Medal, previously called the Antarctic Medal, is awarded for outstanding service in scientific research or exploration in connection with an Australian Antarctic expedition or for support of such work.

Australian Corrections Medal

The Australian Corrections Medal is awarded for distinguished service by an operational member of an Australian state or territory civilian correctional service for adults.

Australian Fire Service Medal

The Australian Fire Service Medal recognises distinguished service by members of Australian fire services. It is awarded to paid and volunteer members.

Australian Intelligence Medal

The Australian Intelligence Medal may be awarded to a person who, as a member of the National Intelligence Community, has given distinguished service that directly contributed to national intelligence priorities, requirements or capabilities.

Australian Police Medal

The Australian Police Medal is awarded for distinguished service by a member of an Australian police force.

Commendation for Gallantry

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

Emergency Services Medal

The Emergency Services Medal recognises distinguished service by members of emergency services across Australia, and people who are involved in emergency management, training or education.

Medal for Gallantry

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

Public Service Medal

The Public Service Medal recognises outstanding service by employees of the Australian Government and state, territory and local government employees.

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.