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.
Medal for Gallantry
The Medal for Gallantry is awarded to military personnel for acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances.
Meritorious Unit Citation
The Meritorious Unit Citation recognises sustained outstanding service in warlike operations.
Star of Gallantry
The Star of Gallantry recognises acts of outstanding heroism in action in circumstances of great peril.
Unit Citation for Gallantry
The Unit Citation for Gallantry recognises extraordinary gallantry in action.
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.