List of Australian honours

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

The Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945 recognises the service of eligible civilians in Australia during World War II.

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.

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.

The Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal honours members of recognised Australian organisations and members of Australian contingents to international organisations, who are exposed to considerable risk or danger in the course of providing significant emergency humanitarian service (aid) to civilians overseas in hazardous circumstances (such as in war zones, during peacekeeping operations or in times of natural disaster or civil strife).

From 1976 to 1986 and 2014 to 2015 there was provision for the appointment of Knights and Dames in the Order of Australia.

The Medal of the Order of Australia is awarded for service worthy of particular recognition.

The Member of the Order of Australia is awarded for service in a particular locality or field of activity or to a particular group.

The National Emergency Medal is an operational service medal which recognises significant or sustained service to others in response to nationally-significant emergencies within Australia.

The National Medal recognises long and diligent service, by members of recognised government and voluntary organisations, that risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in enforcement of the law or in times of emergency or natural disaster.

The National Police Service Medal recognises the special status that sworn police officers have because of their role protecting the community. It represents a police officer's past and future commitment to give ethical and diligent service.

The Officer of the Order of Australia is awarded for distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or humanity at large.

The Police Overseas Service Medal recognises service by officers of Australian police forces with international peace-keeping organisations.

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