List of Australian honours

The Afghanistan Medal recognises service of Australian Defence Force personnel in designated operations in the Afghanistan region from 11 October 2001. 

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

The 80th Anniversary Armistice Remembrance Medal was presented to all 71 surviving Great War veterans for Anzac Day 1999.

The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal is a commemorative medal awarded to Australians for their service in post-war national service schemes.

The Australian Active Service Medal recognises service of Australian Defence Force and certain other persons in prescribed warlike operations.

The Australian Active Service Medal 1945-1975 recognises the service of Australian Defence Force and certain other persons in prescribed warlike operations such as the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency, the Indonesian Confrontation and the Vietnam War.

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

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

The Australian General Service Medal for Korea recognises the service of those former Defence Force personnel who completed 30 days in South Korea during the post-Armistice period from 28 July 1953 to 19 April 1956.

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 introduction of the Australian Operational Service Medal to replace the Australian Active Service Medal (AASM) and the Australian Service Medal (ASM) provides for recognition of Defence-related service.

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

The Australian Service Medal recognises military and other service in prescribed peacekeeping and non-warlike operations. 

The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 recognises service by Australia's armed forces and Volunteer Defence Corps during World War II.

The Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 recognises service in prescribed peacekeeping or non-warlike operations.

The Australian Sports Medal (2020) recognises individuals who have participated as official members of an Australian national team at declared international multi-sport events, commencing with the Invictus Games held in Sydney in 2018.

The Bravery Medal is awarded for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances.

The Centenary Medal commemorates 100 years of federation and acknowledges the challenges of the new century by recognising citizens and other people who made a contribution to Australian society or government.

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 Commendation for Brave Conduct is conferred for an act of bravery that is worthy of recognition.

The Commendation for Distinguished Service is awarded for the distinguished performance of duties in warlike operations to members of the Australian Defence Force.

The Commendation for Gallantry is awarded to military personnel for acts of gallantry in action considered worthy of recognition.

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 Australian Conspicuous Service Cross is awarded for outstanding devotion to duty or outstanding achievement in the application of exceptional skills, judgement or dedication, in non-warlike situations.

The Australian Conspicuous Service Medal is awarded for meritorious achievement or devotion to duty in non-war like situations.

The Cross of Valour is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril.

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 Distinguished Service Cross is awarded for distinguished command and leadership in action.

The Distinguished Service Medal is awarded for distinguished leadership in action.

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 Group Bravery Citation is awarded for a collective act of bravery by a group of people in extraordinary circumstances that is considered worthy of recognition.

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 International Force East Timor (INTERFET) Medal recognises members of the Australian Defence Force who served in East Timor during the INTERFET campaign (16 September 1999 - 10 April 2000).

The Iraq Medal recognises service with the Australian Defence Force in specified operations in the Iraq region from 18 March 2003 onwards. 

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 for Gallantry is awarded to military personnel for acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances.

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 Meritorious Unit Citation recognises sustained outstanding service in warlike operations.

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 Nursing Service Cross recognises outstanding performance of nursing duties in both operational and non-operational situations.

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.

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.

The Rhodesia Medal was awarded to members of the armed services, police personnel and civilians who served in the multi-national force on Operation Agila.

The Star of Courage is awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril.

The Star of Gallantry recognises acts of outstanding heroism in action in circumstances of great peril.

The Unit Citation for Gallantry recognises extraordinary gallantry in action.

The Victoria Cross for Australia is the pre-eminent award for acts of bravery in wartime and Australia's highest military honour.

The Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal recognises the service of Australian personnel in support roles during the Vietnam War. 

The Vietnam Medal recognises members of the Australian Defence Forces and members of accredited philanthropic organisations serving in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.