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Cross-border movement of currency

Reporting & records

Physical currency or bearer-negotiable-instruments movement into or out of Australia at or above AUD 10,000 must be reported to AUSTRAC under s.53 of the AML/CTF Act 2006. The obligation rests on the person moving the funds (or the carrier). Distinct from IFTI reporting (s.45), which covers electronic instructions. Rarely engaged at a club venue level, but relevant for venues operating in tourist destinations where patrons may be carrying reportable amounts.

This term sits in the reporting & records section of the working glossary — vocabulary for statutory reporting cadences, evidence retention, and inspection-ready record discipline.

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