Prize Money and Trophies
The prize money awarded in the men's and women's singles tournaments is distributed equally. In 2012 the prize money was distributed as follows:
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | 4R | 3R | 2R | 1R | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | |
| Singles | Prize money | $2,300,000 | $1,150,000 | $437,000 | $218,500 | $109,250 | $54,625 | $33,300 | $20,000 | $11,440 | $5,710 | $2,860 |
| Doubles | Prize money* | $454,500 | $227,250 | $113,000 | $56,000 | - | $31,500 | $17,200 | $9,600 | - | - | - |
| Mixed Doubles | Prize money* | $135,500 | $67,500 | $33,900 | $15,500 | - | - | $7,800 | $3,800 | - | - | - |
* per team
Note: All amounts in Australian dollars. (The winner's prize money approximates to GBP £1,558,212; EUR €1,854,284; USD $2,451,456.)
On 4 October 2011, when they launched Australian Open 2012, the tournament director announced that the prize money was increased to A$26,000,000. It is the highest prize money for a tennis tournament.It was announced the prize money will be increased to AUD 30 million from the 2013 onwards.
The names of the tournament winners are inscribed on the perpetual trophy Cups.
- The women's singles winner is presented with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup.
- The men's singles winner is presented with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup.
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