This list details Australian people working in the film industry who have been nominated for, or won, Academy Awards (also known as Oscars). These awards honour outstanding achievements in theatrically released motion pictures and were first presented by the United States Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) in 1929. As of 2016, a total of 55 awards from 192 nominations have been won by Australians. Additionally, awards for Scientific and Engineering achievements have been given to Australians four times.