Bruce Baird, former federal Liberal MP and NSW minister, dies aged 84
Summary
Bruce Baird, a former federal Liberal MP and New South Wales transport minister, has died at the age of 84. He was known for helping bring the 2000 Olympic Games to Sydney and for supporting refugee rights during his political career.Key Facts
- Bruce Baird served as NSW transport minister from 1988 to 1995.
- He helped Sydney win the bid to host the 2000 Olympic Games.
- Baird was a federal Liberal MP for the seat of Cook before retiring in 2007.
- Scott Morrison succeeded him in the seat of Cook and later became prime minister.
- Baird strongly supported refugees and opposed harsh government policies like mandatory detention.
- After politics, he joined Kevin Rudd’s refugee resettlement advisory council.
- He criticized the reopening of a detention center in Western Australia in 2010.
- Baird was also active in his community, including membership in a local ocean swimming club.
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