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.

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 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.