2018 Special Honours (Australia)

The 2018 Special Honours (Australia) refer to a set of honours and awards conferred within the Australian honours system during the year 2018. Unlike the annual Australia Day and Queen's Birthday Honours lists, Special Honours are typically announced at other times throughout the year to recognise achievements or service that warrant immediate recognition.

These honours can include appointments to various levels of the Order of Australia (Companion, Officer, Member, and Medal), as well as awards such as the Conspicuous Service Cross or Medal, the Australian Police Medal, the Australian Fire Service Medal, and other specific service awards. The criteria for each award are defined within the Australian honours system guidelines and regulations.

The recipients of 2018 Special Honours would have been individuals who made significant contributions in various fields, including public service, community work, science, arts, education, defence, and law enforcement. The specific reasons for each individual's award are detailed in the official announcements and citations published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. The Governor-General of Australia, acting on the advice of the Australian Government, approves these honours. Records of these honours are maintained by the Governor-General's office and are publicly accessible.