BREAKING: Australians have just started the process to block the proposed Trump Tower development on the Gold Coast.

**Gold Coast, Australia** — A growing wave of opposition has emerged against a high-profile development proposal for a Trump-branded skyscraper in Surfers Paradise, with residents taking formal steps to halt the project.

An official e-petition tabled in the Queensland Parliament, calling for the rejection of the proposed 91-storey Trump International Hotel and Tower, has now surpassed **14,000 signatures** from Queensland residents.

The petition, which highlights concerns over the project’s potential impact on the iconic beachfront character, infrastructure strain, and allocation of public resources toward a private luxury venture, urges the Gold Coast City Council and state government to deny any related development applications.

The $1.5 billion proposal, a partnership between the Trump Organization and local developer Altus Property Group, would feature a 285-room luxury hotel, high-end residences, retail spaces, and aim to become Australia’s tallest building at approximately 335 meters.

While proponents emphasize economic benefits and tourism appeal, critics argue the branding—linked to controversies surrounding Donald Trump—clashes with local values of inclusivity and community.

The parliamentary petition, sponsored under Queensland’s e-petition system and open for signatures until August 2026, joins multiple online campaigns on platforms like Change.org that have collectively gathered far larger support in the tens to hundreds of thousands.

Local campaigners, including teachers, journalists, and community advocates, have mobilized quickly since the project’s announcement earlier this year.

Gold Coast authorities have yet to receive a formal development application, but the rising public pressure signals significant community scrutiny ahead of any planning decisions. Developers maintain the project remains in early stages, with construction potentially slated for later this year if approvals proceed.

As the petition gains traction, it reflects broader debates about foreign-branded developments in Australia’s sensitive coastal areas and their alignment with public sentiment.