There is no limit to the amount of physical currency that may be brought into or taken out of Australia. However, travellers entering and departing Australia must report any currency they are carrying of $10,000 or more in Australian dollars, or the foreign currency equivalent.

In 2026, there is no legal limit on the total amount of physical cash you can bring into Australia; however, there is a mandatory reporting threshold. If you are carrying $10,000 AUD or more (or the equivalent in any foreign currency, such as US Dollars or Euros), you must declare it to the Australian Border Force upon arrival. This is done by filling out a "Physical Currency Report" at customs. Failing to declare amounts over this threshold is a serious offense under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act, which can result in the cash being seized and the traveler facing heavy fines or even criminal prosecution. It is important to note that "cash" includes all coins and paper notes, but the threshold also applies to "Bearer Negotiable Instruments" like traveler's checks or money orders. If you are traveling as a family, you cannot "split" $15,000 between three people to stay under the limit; the total for the group must be declared if it exceeds $10,000 to avoid "structuring" penalties.