List of Australian honours

The Australian Cadet Forces Service Medal recognises long and efficient service by officers and instructors in the Australian Cadet Forces. It is awarded for 15 years service. 

The Australian Defence Medal recognises current and former Australian Defence Force personnel who completed an initial enlistment period, or four years service, whichever was the lesser.

The Champion Shots Medal encourages skill in arms shooting in the Australian Defence Force.

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

The Defence Force Service Medal was awarded to full-time service personnel for 15 years diligent service in the Australian Defence Force.

The Defence Long Service Medal recognises 15 years diligent service by members of the Regular and Reserve Forces. 

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).

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

The Reserve Force Decoration was awarded to Reserve Force officers for 15 years efficient service by members of the Defence Force.

The Reserve Force Medal was awarded to Reserve Force other ranks for 15 years efficient service.