Post-nominal Qualifications

1. National honours (such as The Order of Australia, AC, AO, AM, OAM)

2. Degrees, Diplomas, then Certificates

3. Fellowships

4. Memberships of Professional Institutions

5. Parliamentary Designations

National honours (such as The Order of Australia, AC, AO, AM, OAM)
Degrees, Diplomas, then Certificates
Fellowships
Memberships of Professional Institutions
Parliamentary Designations

The list presented below is ordered by category – but within each category the post-nominal titles are given in alphabetical order for ease of reading

Distinguished Service Awards / National Honours

AC	Companion of the Order of Australia
AD	Dame of the Order of Australia
AFSM	Australian Fire Service Medal
AK	Knight of the Order of Australia
AM	Member of the Order of Australia
AO	Officer of the Order of Australia
APM	Australian Police Medal
ASM	Ambulance Service Medal
BM	Bravery Medal
CSC	Conspicuous Service Cross
CSM	Conspicuous Service Medal
DSC	Distinguished Service Cross
DSM	Distinguished Service Medal
ESM	Emergency Services Medal
NSC	Nursing Service Cross
OAM	Officer of the Order of Australia
PSM	Public Service Medal
RFD	Reserve Force Decoration
SC	Star of Courage
SG	Star of Gallantry
VC	Victoria Cross for Australia