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