Plan for $1.5bn Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped because brand ‘toxic to Australians’

The little-known property developer and the US president’s son were all smiles when they shook hands on Valentine’s Day within the gilded walls of Mar-a-Lago on a deal they claimed would bring a Trump Tower to Australia’s Gold Coast.

But that dalliance has been dashed in less than three months, with the developer now claiming the Trump brand is now too “toxic” to work with.

That is great, don't want him in Australia. As a criminal he cannot come here anyway.

greggerypeccary wrote on May 13^th, 2026 at 7:30pm:

Plan for $1.5bn Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped because brand ‘toxic to Australians’ The little-known property developer and the US president’s son were all smiles when they shook hands on Valentine’s Day within the gilded walls of Mar-a-Lago on a deal they claimed would bring a Trump Tower to Australia’s Gold Coast. But that dalliance has been dashed in less than three months, with the developer now claiming the Trump brand is now too “toxic” to work with.

Dnarever wrote on May 13^th, 2026 at 7:32pm:

That is great, don't want him in Australia. As a criminal he cannot come here anyway.

Correct.

As a convicted felon he is ineligible for a visa.

Piss off, you fat old rapist   :)

Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/12/australia/australia-trump-tower-scrapped-intl-hnk

One petition aiming to stop the project garnered more than 140,000 signatures.


Young said the tower will still proceed — but without the Trump name.

So Mr Young could not meet his financial obligations.


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However, the Trump Organisation said it pulled the deal because of the Australian property developer's failure to meet the "most basic" obligations related to the project. In a statement to SkyNews.com.au, The Trump Organisation said Mr Young was using the US President's supposedly "toxic" brand as a distraction. "While we were very excited about the opportunity to bring a world-class development to the Gold Coast, the project was dependent on our licensing partner meeting certain obligations," a Trump Organisation spokesperson told SkyNews.com.au. "Unfortunately, those obligations were not fulfilled. "After months of negotiations and empty promise, after empty promise, on a supposed $1.5 billion project, Altus Property Group was unable to meet the most basic financial obligation due upon the execution of the agreement." Mr Young has declared bankruptcy twice and previously ran a company which collapsed in 2010 owing creditors $28 million, according to the ABC. On ABC Gold Coast on Wednesday, Mayor Tom Tate said the deal fell through due to financial roadblocks. “It's all about money,” he said.

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on May 13^th, 2026 at 7:41pm:

Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’ https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/12/australia/australia-trump-tower-scrapped-intl-hnk One petition aiming to stop the project garnered more than 140,000 signatures. Young said the tower will still proceed — but without the Trump name.

Nobody wants anything to do with the name 'Trump'.

:)

Dnarever wrote on May 13^th, 2026 at 7:32pm:

That is great, don't want him in Australia. As a criminal he cannot come here anyway.

We have enough rapists in One Nation - we don't want any more.

greggerypeccary wrote on May 13^th, 2026 at 8:01pm:

Dnarever wrote on May 13th, 2026 at 7:32pm: That is great, don't want him in Australia. As a criminal he cannot come here anyway. We have enough rapists in One Nation - we don't want any more.

He ram rodded his wife?     :-/

greggerypeccary wrote on May 13^th, 2026 at 7:56pm:

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on May 13th, 2026 at 7:41pm: Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’ https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/12/australia/australia-trump-tower-scrapped-intl-hnk One petition aiming to stop the project garnered more than 140,000 signatures. Young said the tower will still proceed — but without the Trump name. Nobody wants anything to do with the name 'Trump'. :)

that name is synonymous with a life of crime, stealing from charities, cheating on wives and raping children

As I've said before - this is the only Trump Tower I'm looking forward to seeing.

Assuming he lives long enough for it to happen, of course.

:)

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greggerypeccary wrote on May 13^th, 2026 at 7:56pm:

Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on May 13th, 2026 at 7:41pm: Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’ https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/12/australia/australia-trump-tower-scrapped-intl-hnk One petition aiming to stop the project garnered more than 140,000 signatures. Young said the tower will still proceed — but without the Trump name. Nobody wants anything to do with the name 'Trump'. :)

Awnh


Gweggy would like it renamed  gweggy tower


But he's a nobody  ;)

aquascoot wrote on May 14^th, 2026 at 5:49am:

greggerypeccary wrote on May 13th, 2026 at 7:56pm: Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on May 13th, 2026 at 7:41pm: Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’ https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/12/australia/australia-trump-tower-scrapped-intl-hnk One petition aiming to stop the project garnered more than 140,000 signatures. Young said the tower will still proceed — but without the Trump name. Nobody wants anything to do with the name 'Trump'. :) Awnh Gweggy would like it renamed  gweggy tower But he's a nobody  ;)

Greggy rubbed shoulders with some of
the most awesome electric guitar players in the world

and he owns the best guitars:

https://m3.gab.com/media_attachments/30/5f/58/305f58c06edea75724687b6a278dc522.jpg

Sprintcyclist wrote on May 13^th, 2026 at 8:43pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on May 13th, 2026 at 7:56pm: Ai_Took_Our_Jobs wrote on May 13th, 2026 at 7:41pm: Australia’s Trump Tower plans scrapped as developer says brand has become ‘toxic’ https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/12/australia/australia-trump-tower-scrapped-intl-hnk One petition aiming to stop the project garnered more than 140,000 signatures. Young said the tower will still proceed — but without the Trump name. Nobody wants anything to do with the name 'Trump'. :) that name is synonymous with a life of crime, stealing from charities, cheating on wives and raping children

Indeed.

That's how history will remember that name.

It's also synonymous with losing.

In the future, people will say "They did a Trump" when someone fails miserably at something.



('58 Les Paul and '57 Strat - nice)

Pecca,

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'58 Les Paul and '57 Strat - nice

One day you'll get to play guitars like that.

Bobby. wrote on May 14^th, 2026 at 4:18pm:

Pecca, Quote: '58 Les Paul and '57 Strat - nice One day you'll get to play guitars like that.

https://reverb.com/au/item/95582242-gibson-les-paul-standard-1960-sunburst

greggerypeccary wrote on May 14^th, 2026 at 4:29pm:

Bobby. wrote on May 14th, 2026 at 4:18pm: Pecca, Quote: '58 Les Paul and '57 Strat - nice One day you'll get to play guitars like that. https://reverb.com/au/item/95582242-gibson-les-paul-standard-1960-sunburst

A$612,923.28     :o

+ A$1,183.58 Shipping


Gibson Les Paul Standard 1960 - Sunburst

https://rvb-img.reverb.com/i/s--A3pB5fHi--/quality=medium-low,height=800,width=800,fit=contain/8c0c5511-dd3f-484c-843a-dd10629e0f2b.jpg

Apparently it was going to be built on the surfers paradise bowling club site on a handshake deal with its owner.

Who happens to be Tom Tate the mayor of the Gold Coast.

Of course this all occurred on a rate funded study trip for council.

And yes, his a liberal party stalwart.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-27/tom-tate-completes-purchase-of-surfers-paradise-bowls-club-land/105702196


“ In short:
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has bought the final part of a land parcel in Surfers Paradise for $4.17 million.
His consortium, Crestden, now owns the entire old Surfers Paradise Bowls Club site.
What's next?
There are calls for the latest instalment in the matter to be investigated again by Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission.”

“ABC