If you are planning to carry funds into or out of Australia, you must now adhere to the following regulations:
If asked by a Customs officer or police officer, you must report cheques, traveller’s cheques, money orders and any other negotiable instruments of any amount.
You must always report cash amounts of $10,000 AUD or more (or foreign currency equivalent) using a form available from Customs. Please note that there is no limit to the amount of funds that you can carry into or out of Australia. Visit www.austrac.gov.au for more information.