Following is the list of Awards and Honours in Australia:
| S.No. | Awards & Honours | Purpose/Objective | First Held in country/year | Name of Body/Institution/ Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Cross for Australia | Awarded for most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. | 2009 | Awarded by Australia |
| 2 | George Cross | Awarded for acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger. | 1940 | Awarded by Commonwealth Realms |
| 3 | Cross of Valour (Australia) | Awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme peril . | 1989 | Awarded by Australia |
| 5 | Order of Merit | Awarded at the monarch's pleasure | 1902 | Awarded by the sovereign of the Commonwealth realms |
| 6 | Order of Australia | Awarded for Achievement and merit in service to Australia or humanity. | 1975 | Awarded by the Queen of Australia |
| 7 | Royal Victorian Order | Awarded for Personal service to the sovereign. | 1896 | Awarded by the sovereign of the Commonwealth realms |
| 8 | Order of the British Empire | Awarded for A national order of merit | 1917 | Awarded by the Sovereign, on the advice of the Government |
| 9 | Order of the Companions of Honour | Awarded for Nationally important service | 1917 | Awarded by the sovereign of the Commonwealth realms |
| 10 | Emergency Services Medal (Australia) | Awarded for distinguished service | 1999 | Awarded by Australia |
| 11 | Ambulance Service Medal (Australia) | Awarded for distinguished service | 1999 | Awarded by Australia |
| 12 | Australian Fire Service Medal | Awarded for distinguished service | 1988 | Awarded by Australia |
| 13 | Australian Police Medal | Awarded for distinguished service | 1986 | Awarded by Australia |
| 14 | Public Service Medal (Australia) | Awarded for Outstanding Service | 1989 | Awarded by Australia |
| 15 | Distinguished Service Medal (Australia) | Awarded for Distinguished command and leadership in action | 1993 | Awarded by Australia |
| 16 | Bravery Medal (Australia) | Awarded for acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances | 1976 | Awarded by Australia |
| 17 | Medal for Gallantry | Awarded for "acts of gallantry in action in hazardous circumstances" | 1996 | Awarded by Australia |
| 18 | Conspicuous Service Cross (Australia) | Awarded for outstanding commitment to duty or outstanding application of exceptional skills, judgment or dedication, in non-war-like situations. | 1989 | Awarded by Australia |
| 19 | Nursing Service Cross (Australia) | Awarded for outstanding performance of nursing duties in both operational and non-operational situations. | 1989 | Awarded by Australia |
| 20 | Royal Victorian Order | Awarded for Personal service to the sovereign. | 1896 | Awarded by the sovereign of the Commonwealth realms |
| 21 | Star of Gallantry | Awarded for Acts of great heroism or conspicuous gallantry in action in circumstances of great peril. | 2006 | Awarded by Australia |
| 22 | Star of Courage (Australia) | Awarded for acts of conspicuous courage in circumstances of great peril | 1976 | Awarded by Australia |
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