{"id":2572564,"date":"2026-02-23T11:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/australia-approves-trump-organizations-plan-for-countrys-tallest-skyscraper\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:03:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T16:03:09","slug":"australia-approves-trump-organizations-plan-for-countrys-tallest-skyscraper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/australia-approves-trump-organizations-plan-for-countrys-tallest-skyscraper\/","title":{"rendered":"Australia approves Trump Organization\u2019s plan for country\u2019s tallest skyscraper"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Faustralia-approves-trump-organizations-plan-for-countrys-tallest-skyscraper%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2572564&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Trump Organization has signed a deal with Australian developer Altus to create its frist branded skyscraper in Australia \u2014 the Trump International Hotel &#038; Tower Gold coast \u2014 a $1.06 billion luxury hotel and residential tower planned for Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. The project is slated to rise 91 stories,making it one of the country\u2019s tallest buildings,and would include a six\u2011star hotel with about 285 rooms,roughly 270 luxury apartments,a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wherever-vanita-gupta-worked-her-fathers-money-followed\/\" title=\"Wherever Vanita Gupta Worked, Her Father\u2019s Money Followed\">private beach club<\/a>,plus retail and dining spaces. Although bearing the Trump name, the tower will be Australian\u2011owned and built, with Altus handling development and construction in line with the Trump Organization\u2019s design specifications. eric trump described the venture as an \u201cunwavering commitment\u201d to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >delivering world\u2011class luxury experiences globally<\/a>, and the agreement was finalized at Mar\u2011al\u2011ago on February 14. The site already has Gold Coast Council approval for an 89\u2011story tower, and a 91\u2011story version would require a new development submission. Local officials welcomed the investment but noted regulatory steps and that apartment prices are expected to start around 5 million Australian dollars. The story also references a social media post from Eric Trump and mentions ongoing design work and public perceptions of the Trump brand\u2019s styling.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Australia approves Trump Organization&rsquo;s plan for country&rsquo;s tallest skyscraper<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2513814\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trump-organization\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1392\">Trump Organization<\/a>, President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a>&lsquo;s resort conglomerate, has signed a deal to develop its first branded skyscraper in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/australia\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1406\">Australia<\/a>, a $1.06 billion luxury hotel and residential tower that is shaping up to be the country&rsquo;s tallest building.<\/p>\n<p>The project, to be known as Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower Gold Coast, will be built in Surfers Paradise on Queensland&rsquo;s Gold Coast and is planned to be 91 stories tall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4467384\/watch-live-trump-hosts-angel-families-white-house-anniversary-laken-riley-killing\/\">WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts &#8216;Angel Families&#8217; at White House on anniversary of Laken Riley&#8217;s killing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/4466017\/trump-push-state-voter-rolls-matters-midterms\/\">Why Trump&#8217;s push for state voter rolls matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4462085\/third-round-february-social-security-payments-two-days\/\">Third round of February Social Security payments goes out in two days<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/eric-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1042\">Eric Trump<\/a>, the president&rsquo;s son and executive vice president of the Trump Organization, said the project reflects an &ldquo;unwavering commitment&rdquo; to grand experiences globally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower, Gold Coast is our first official project in Australia and reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class luxury experiences in iconic locations around the world,&rdquo; Eric Trump said <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.trump.com\/media\/trump-arrives-in-australia-gold-coast-hotel-tower-officially-announced\">in a news release<\/a>. &ldquo;This development exemplifies the Trump brand&rsquo;s dedication to quality, sophistication, and unmatched service, and we are thrilled to bring this vision to the vibrant Gold Coast community.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I am so proud to announce what will soon be the tallest building in Australia &mdash; Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower Gold Coast. <\/p>\n<p>This marks our first venture into Australia &mdash; an extraordinary country in every respect &mdash; and I couldn&rsquo;t be more excited to help shape its iconic&hellip; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kSR6xHEfnO\">pic.twitter.com\/kSR6xHEfnO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Eric Trump (@EricTrump) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EricTrump\/status\/2025936863001723097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 23, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The agreement was signed with Australian property development group Altus on Feb. 14.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The tower will include a six-star resort-style hotel with roughly 285 rooms, about 270 luxury residential apartments, a private beach club, and retail space and restaurants, according to Altus CEO David Young.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While bearing the Trump name, the building will be Australian-owned and built, with Altus handling development and construction in line with the Trump Organization&rsquo;s design specifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Young said the deal was finalized at the Trump family&rsquo;s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida after nearly two decades of pursuing the project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As the design phase is already underway, Young said there are &ldquo;misconceptions&rdquo; about Trump Towers being &ldquo;gaudy with gold-plated bathroom fixtures and heavy chandeliers.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The file footage that Australians see &hellip; is old footage from the 1980s and 90s,&rdquo; Young said. &ldquo;The modern Trump package is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kylie-jenner-and-travis-scott-change-sons-name-from-wolf-say-we-just-really-didnt-feel-like-it-was-him\/\" title=\"Kylie Jenner And Travis Scott Change Son\u2019s Name From Wolf, Say \u2018We Just Really Didn\u2019t Feel Like It Was Him\u2019\">high-end design<\/a> and fit-outs, with a premium feel.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Young said he expects apartment prices to start at about 5 million Australian dollars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4465735\/trump-risks-gop-2026-prospects-stay-course-tariffs\/\"><strong>TRUMP RISKS GOP MIDTERM ELECTION PROSPECTS BY VOWING TO STAY THE COURSE ON TARIFFS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The site has approval by the Gold Coast Council for an 89-story tower, and Mayor Tom Tate had been involved in a meeting with the Trump Organization a day before a deal was finalized.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Acting Gold Coast Mayor Mark Hammel said the city welcomes the investment, but said Altus would need to submit a new development application for the 91-story plan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump Org to build Australia&#8217;s tallest skyscraper<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4130,"featured_media":2572565,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Trump-Tower-Dubai.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[20234,8960,74353,74352,74354],"class_list":["post-2572564","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-architecture","tag-australia","tag-skyscraper","tag-trump-organization-2","tag-urban-development-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Trump-Tower-Dubai.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2572564","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4130"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2572564"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2572564\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2572568,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2572564\/revisions\/2572568"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2572565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2572564"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2572564"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2572564"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}