# Death of former Australian politician Bruce Baird

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-former-australian-politician-bruce-baird
> Updated: 2026-10-06T22:51:22.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Former Australian politician Bruce Baird has passed away at the age of 84. 

Baird held prominent roles in both state and federal politics, serving as the New South Wales member for Northcott from 1984 to 1995 and representing the federal seat of Cook from 1998 until 2007. During his state ministerial career, he served in portfolios including Tourism, Transport, and Roads, and was a key figure in the success of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

Beyond his political career, Baird was the inaugural Chair of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Board and served as Chair of the Refugee Resettlement Advisory Council in 2008. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2010 for his service to public life. Tributes from political leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, described him as a ‘principled leader and a true parliamentarian’.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Bruce Baird, former NHVR Chair and Australian politician, passes away

Australian political leader and inaugural NHVR Chair Bruce Baird has passed away, leaving a legacy in transport regulation, federal politics, and humanitarian advocacy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bruce-baird-former-nhvr-chair-and-australian-politician-passes-away

### 2026-10-02: Bruce Baird, former Australian politician, dies at 84

Former Australian Liberal politician Bruce Baird has died at age 84. He served in both NSW state and federal parliaments, notably as Minister for the Sydney Olympic Games.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bruce-baird-former-australian-politician-dies-at-84

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