The Cash Declaration Form is a critical component of Australia's financial crime prevention and border control framework. It must be completed when carrying physical currency equal to or exceeding AUD 10,000 (or foreign currency equivalent) into or out of Australia, or when conducting significant domestic currency transfers. The form is mandated by the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) and related regulations, requiring detailed information about the currency, its bearer, beneficial owner, and purpose of transport. This declaration serves multiple purposes: ensuring compliance with Australian law, preventing money laundering and terrorism financing, and maintaining the integrity of Australia's financial system. The form is processed by both AUSTRAC and the Australian Border Force, with serious penalties applying for non-declaration or false declarations.

1. Form Header and Reference Number: Official form title, government department logos, and unique reference number for tracking purposes

2. Declaration Type: Specification of whether this is an incoming or outgoing currency declaration, or domestic transfer

3. Personal Information: Declarant's full name, date of birth, nationality, passport/ID number, current address, and contact details

4. Travel Information: For cross-border movements: flight/vessel details, port of entry/exit, date of travel, origin and destination

5. Currency Details: Amount of physical currency, denomination, currency type, and total value in AUD

6. Source of Funds: Origin of the currency, purpose of movement, and intended use

7. Owner Information: Details of the beneficial owner if different from the carrier

8. Declaration Statement: Legal statement confirming the truth and accuracy of the provided information

9. Signature Block: Space for declarant's signature, date, and place of declaration