AustraliaSMH.com.auFormer Australian politician dead at 84
Former Liberal politician Bruce Baird, who helped bring the Sydney 2000 Olympics to Australia, has died aged 84 after a fall in Singapore.
Bruce Baird, who represented the Liberal Party in NSW and federal parliament, has been remembered as a “great mate” by those who knew him.
Bruce Baird, former Liberal MP in both NSW and federal parliament, died in Singapore after a fall while returning from a European holiday.
Baird was instrumental in securing the Sydney 2000 Olympics and is the father of former NSW premier Mike Baird and journalist Julia Baird.
Prime Minister Albanese called him a real gentleman and true parliamentarian, with tributes noting his respect crossed all political boundaries.
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