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