"Senator Margaret Guilfoyle is the first woman to be appointed to a Cabinet portfolio following her appointment as Minister for Education in the first Fraser government in 1975." "Equal Rights: First female Cabinet Minister". Museum of Australian Democracy. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
For "service to the advancement of Australia's young political leaders"."Centenary Medal". It's An Honour. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
For "significant contributions to public life in Australia in support of hospital and health administration, social justice and education, to young people as a role model, and to the Australian Parliament"."Companion of the Order of Australia". It's An Honour. Retrieved 21 October 2018.