. Recently, I got my 15 minutes of fame for helping stop the proposed Trump Tower project on the Gold Coast. The reality, though, is that I was simply the public face of something much bigger: a campaign powered by hundreds of thousands of ordinary Australians who decided enough was enough. When I first heard … Continue reading How We Took on Trump Tower and Won
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Community Forum: Tom Tate, Mayor of the Gold Coast
. Tom Tate is the 13th Mayor of the City of Gold Coast and the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. First elected in 2012, he secured a fourth term in 2024 after more than a decade overseeing one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities. A qualified civil engineer and experienced businessman, Tom worked in construction, property, … Continue reading Community Forum: Tom Tate, Mayor of the Gold Coast
Community Forum: CK – Organiser of the Petition Against the Proposed Trump Tower on the Gold Coast
. CK is an Australian resident and one of the organisers behind the petitions opposing the former proposed Trump Tower development on the Gold Coast. She is keeping her real identity private while speaking publicly about the campaign. She started her petition because she was concerned about the development’s potential social, environmental and economic impacts. … Continue reading Community Forum: CK – Organiser of the Petition Against the Proposed Trump Tower on the Gold Coast
Why we started petitions to stop the Trump Tower on the Gold Coast
. We didn’t set out to run one of the biggest grassroots campaigns the Gold Coast has seen in years. But the moment the Trump Organization’s first Australian tower was announced - a 91-storey, 340-metre Trump International Hotel & Tower proposed for Surfers Paradise - we knew we had to act. So we did what … Continue reading Why we started petitions to stop the Trump Tower on the Gold Coast
Ten Places Where Trump Investments Have Had a Negative Impact
. These are places around the world where Trump-owned or Trump-branded projects were widely reported as symbols of luxury-led redevelopment, priced at notable premiums, or tied to controversies that locals said harmed communities. These included the displacement of local businesses, skyrocketing property prices, and a sharp increase in income inequality. Hudson Square, “West SoHo,” Manhattan … Continue reading Ten Places Where Trump Investments Have Had a Negative Impact
Stop the construction of Trump Tower on the Gold Coast
. I am deeply concerned about the proposed construction of a Trump Tower on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland. This magnificent region, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant local culture, is at risk of losing its charm and integrity if this project goes ahead. Donald Trump, the figure behind this development, is not … Continue reading Stop the construction of Trump Tower on the Gold Coast