Rory Barnes (born 1946) is an Australian writer of popular fiction. Although born in London, he has lived most of his life in Australia.

Aurealis Awards
Best science fiction novel1997: Nomination: Zones (with Damien Broderick)1999: Nomination: The Book of Revelation (with Damien Broderick)Best young-adult novel1997: Nomination: Zones (with Damien Broderick)1998: Nomination: Horsehead Boy1999: Nomination: Horsehead Man1999: Nomination: Stuck in Fast Forward (with Damien Broderick)2000: Nomination: Horsehead SoupDitmar Awards
Best Australian long science fiction or fantasy1984: Nomination: Valencies (with Damien Broderick)Best novel2000: Nomination: The Book of Revelation (with Damien Broderick)Children's Book Council of Australia
1998: Listed as Notable Australian Children's Book: Zones1999: Listed as Notable Australian Children's Book: Horsehead Boy