Bruce Baird, a former Australian politician and trade official, died on October 2, 2026, at the age of 84 in Sydney. His passing was confirmed by close associates and officials familiar with his career. Born Bruce George Baird in Sydney on February 28, 1942, he spent decades in public service.
Baird served in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Northcott from 1984 until 1995. During that time, he was the state’s transport minister from 1988 to 1995 and held the position of deputy leader of the Liberal Party in New South Wales.