According to the kitco 10 year chart the all time high gold price in AUD is $1824.83. As I write this spot is showing around $1829.00. A good way to start to 2019.
10 year kitco chart has all time high at $44.34. Currently at 22.09 so not quite halfway to a new peak.
Take a look at the AUD charts from 2007-2019. High under labor and then much lower once Abbott elected in 2013.