Bruce Baird, former federal Liberal MP and NSW minister, dies aged 84
Bruce Baird, a prominent former Australian Liberal MP and New South Wales minister, has passed away at age 84. He is remembered for his significant role in securing the 2000 Sydney Olympics and his dedicated service to the community.
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Baird was a key political figure whose legislative work shaped modern Sydney and influenced the political trajectory of his successors, including former PM Scott Morrison.
The former Liberal federal MP and NSW minister Bruce Baird has died aged 84. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP The former Liberal federal MP and NSW minister Bruce Baird has died aged 84. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP New South Wales Bruce Baird, former federal Liberal MP and NSW minister, dies aged 84 Baird, father of former NSW premier Mike Baird and journalist Julia Baird, helped win the Olympics for Sydney
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Bruce Baird, a former federal Liberal MP and deputy leader of the party’s New South Wales branch, has died aged 84.
Baird, who also served as the NSW transport minister from 1988 to 1995, is the father of former state premier Mike Baird, the ABC journalist Julia Baird, and the marketing executive Steve Baird.
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