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The Trump Organization has announced plans to build what it says will become the tallest building in Australia, unveiling a new luxury hotel and residential tower on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
In an official statement released on February 23, the company said it will launch Trump International Hotel & Tower, Gold Coast, marking its first branded project in Australia. The development is planned for Surfers Paradise and, at approximately 335 meters (about 1,100 feet), would surpass existing skyscrapers to become the country’s tallest.
Why It Matters
If completed as planned, the project would reshape Australia’s skyline and represent a significant expansion of the Trump Organization’s global luxury portfolio. The company described the development as a landmark project and its first official venture in Australia.
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The tallest building in Australia currently is the Q1 Tower on the Gold Coast, sitting at 322.5 meters (1,058 feet). It was completed in 2005 and has 78 floors.
By contrast, the new Trump Tower would boast 91 floors, sitting 12-13 meters (around 42 feet) taller than the Q1 Tower.
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What To Know
According to the announcement, the tower will include a 285‑room luxury hotel bearing President Donald Trump's name, along with 272 high‑end residential apartments. The development is also set to feature an exclusive beach club and more than 3,400 square meters, approximately 36,600 square feet, of commercial, retail and dining space, aimed at revitalizing the Surfers Paradise precinct.
The Trump Organization said the building will offer expansive coastal views and position itself as one of the most prominent beachfront developments in the country. Renderings released alongside the statement show a glass‑clad tower rising directly from the shoreline.
The project is being developed in partnership with Altus Property Group, an Australian developer.
The Trump Organization has attracted controversy in the past. In 2021, a congressional committee investigation reported that Trump had "grossly exaggerated" profits at his Washington, D.C. hotel.
The report found that the hotel lost more than $70 million during Trump’s first term in office, despite the president making public claims that he hotel brought him an income of $150 million, according to documents obtained by the General Services Administration.
What People Are Saying
Eric Trump, executive vice president of The Trump Organization said in a statement: “Trump International Hotel & 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. This development exemplifies the Trump brand’s dedication to quality, sophistication, and unmatched service, and we are thrilled to bring this vision to the vibrant Gold Coast community.”
David Young, Altus founder and chief executive said in a statement: “Trump International Hotel & Tower, Gold Coast will be a truly unique offering in the Australian market, bringing the prestige and allure of a world-class luxury brand. Altus Property Group is proud of its track record in delivering landmark developments across Australia, and our expertise ensures this project will be an outstanding success.”
What Happens Next
No construction timeline, funding details or planning approval information were included in the Trump Organization’s statement. The company did not specify when work on the tower is expected to begin or when it could be completed.
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