The Special Honours Lists for Australia are announced by the Sovereign and Governor–General at any time.
Some honours are awarded by other countries where Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of State and Australians receiving those honours are listed here with the relevant reference.
This list also incorporates the Mid Winters Day honours list and the Bravery honours list's.
Order of Australia
Officer (AO) Honorary Military Admiral John C. Aquilino, United States – 27 April 2021 – For distinguished service and dedication to strengthening the military alliance between Australia and the United States. Honorary General Senator Roy Blunt, United States – 9 August 2021 – For distinguished service to Australia's bilateral relationship with the United States of America, in particular to the joint Free Trade Agreement.
Member (AM) Honorary General Professor Antonella Rirm Natale, Italy – 9 August 2021 – For significant service to Australia's bilateral relationship with Italy, particularly through the promotion of Australian literature internationally, and to cultural exchange programs.
Medal (OAM) Honorary General David Edwin Crewe, New Zealand – 9 August 2021 – For service to the performing arts, and to the community of Maleny.
Royal Victorian Order
Commander (CVO) His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey, AC, QC, Governor of Queensland, Australia. Awarded as part of the United Kingdom's 2021 Birthday Honours list.
Member (MVO) Roselyn Eilidh Hamilton, Acting Official Secretary to the Governor of Western Australia. Awarded as part of the United Kingdom's 2021 Birthday Honours list. Craig Ernest Kitchen, Official Secretary to the Administrator of the Northern Territory of Australia. Awarded as part of the United Kingdom's 2021 Birthday Honours list.
Star of Courage (SC)
Tom Jackson – The late Mr Tom Jackson displayed conspicuous courage during a knife attack at a hostel in Home Hill in Queensland on 23 August 2016. Laurie Nolan – Mr Laurie Nolan displayed conspicuous courage during the rescue attempt of a race yacht in treacherous seas off the coast near Port Stephens in New South Wales on 6 January 2016.
Bravery Medal (BM)