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Former NSW premier and federal MP Mike Baird has died after a distinguished political career spanning more than two decades. A prominent Liberal, he served in state parliament from 1984 to 1995 before representing the federal seat of Cook from 1998 to 2007.
Premier Mike Baird and journalist Julia Baird, was a highly respected figure at both state and federal level for more than two decades. Know the news with the 7NEWS app:He was first elected to NSW Parliament in 1984 in the former seat of Northcott, which he held until 1995.
Baird was Minister for Sydney’s Olympic Bid between 1990 and 1993, held the Transport, Tourism and Roads portfolios, and was deputy leader of the NSW Liberal Party between 1992 and 1994. He was described by a party spokesperson on Friday as a “stalwart” and a politician who was “greatly respected”. Baird left state parliament and become managing director of the Tourism Council of Australia and chair of the National Rail Corporation.
Baird represented the federal seat of Cook from 1998 to 2007, when he retired. The seat was later won by Scott Morrison. Add 7NEWS as your preferred news source on Google NSW Liberal MP Matt Cross said he was devastated to hear news a “mentor to me, and to so many others” had died. I’ll miss his friendship, mentorship and guidance.
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