Bruce Baird: key obituary facts
Is Bruce Baird dead? Yes. Bruce Baird died on October 2, 2026, at age 84.
Cause of death: Bruce Baird's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bruce Baird known for?
He was an Australian politician.
More about Bruce Baird
Born: 28 February 1942.
Place of birth: Sydney.
Gender: male.
Occupation: diplomat, politician, civil servant, businessperson.
Nationality: Australia.
Education: University of Sydney, University of Melbourne.
Awards: Member of the Order of Australia.
Children: Mike Baird, Julia Baird.
Also known as: Bruce George Baird.
Bruce Baird, the Australian politician and trade commissioner, died on October 2, 2026, aged 84.
Born Bruce George Baird in Sydney on February 28, 1942, he served in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Northcott from 1984 to 1995 and later represented Cook in the Australian House of Representatives from 1998 to 2007. A member of the Liberal Party, he was New South Wales transport minister from 1988 to 1995 and deputy leader of the state Liberal Party.
Baird also worked as an assistant trade commissioner at the Australian Embassy in Bonn. He studied at the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne, and was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.