Mike Baird (politician)

The Honourable Mike Baird MP
Treasurer of New South Wales
Incumbent
Assumed office 4 April 2011
Premier	Barry O'Farrell
Preceded by	Eric Roozendaal
Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Manly
Incumbent
Assumed office 24 March 2007
Preceded by	David Barr
Majority	32.4%
Personal details
Born	1969
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Spouse(s)	Kerryn Baird
Relations	Bruce Baird (father)
Children	Laura, Kate and Luke Baird
Alma mater	The University of Sydney
Occupation	Politician
Religion	Christian (Anglican)[1]
Website	http://www.mikebaird.com.au/

Michael Bruce "Mike" Baird MP, an Australian politician, is the Treasurer of New South Wales in the O'Farrell Government since 2011. He is a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly representing Manly for the Liberal Party of Australia since 2007.

Early years and background

Baird is the son of Bruce Baird, a former New South Wales Minister and Member of Parliament, and a former Member of the Australian House of Representatives, representing Cook for the Liberal Party. His sister is journalist Julia Baird. Mike Baird is married to Kerryn and together they have had three children; Laura, Cate, and Luke.

Baird joined the National Australia Bank (NAB) under a graduate program, working investment banking for Deutsche Bank as a senior manager before spending a year in Canada studying for the Anglican ministry. At age 29, Baird unsuccessfully sought preselection for Manly, and returned to NAB, working in London, before returning to Sydney to work for HSBC Australia.^[2]

Political career

Baird was elected to the New South Wales Parliament in 2007.^[3] After initially serving time in a range of junior shadow ministries, in 2008 Baird was promoted to the position of Shadow Treasurer and touted as a future Liberal leader.^[4][2] Following the election of the O'Farrell government in 2011, Baird was appointed Treasurer, although O'Farrell removed some of Baird's ministerial responsibilities, transferring the authority for land tax, gaming tax, payroll tax, public service superannuation and the Office of State Revenue to Greg Pearce, the Minister for Finance and Services.^[5]

References

1. ^ Korporaal, Glenda (5 February 2011). "Political son wants a big gig". The Australian. News Limited. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/political-son-wants-a-big-gig/story-fn59niix-1226000008332. Retrieved 26 April 2011. 
2. ^ ^{a b} Cleary, Paul (26 March 2011). "Ex-banker seeks to bring balance to Treasury: Mike Baird has the background to look after NSW's finances". The Weekend Australian (News Limited). http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/ex-banker-seeks-to-bring-balance-to-treasury-mike-baird-has-the-background-to-look-after-nsws-finances/story-e6frg8zx-1226028266126. Retrieved 11 April 2011. 
3. ^ "About Mike Baird". Member for Manly. Mike Baird. http://www.mikebaird.com.au/about/mike/about_mike.html. Retrieved 11 April 2011. 
4. ^ Lewis, Daniel; Gibson, Joel (28 December 2008). "Heir apparent promoted". The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media). http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/ofarrells-heir-apparent-promoted/2008/12/27/1229998798654.html. Retrieved 11 April 2011. 
5. ^ Clennell, Andrew (5 April 2011). "Cupboard is Baird for new Treasurer as Barry O'Farrell 'neuters' department". The Australian (News Limited). http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/breaking-news/cupboard-is-baird-for-new-treasurer/story-fn3dxity-1226033790724. Retrieved 11 April 2011. 

External links

• The Hon. (Mike) Michael Bruce BAIRD, MP – Parliament of New South Wales
• Official website

Political offices
Preceded by Eric Roozendaal	Treasurer of New South Wales 2011–present	Incumbent
Parliament of New South Wales
Preceded by David Barr	Member for Manly 2007–present	Incumbent

Persondata
Name	Baird, Mike
Alternative names	Baird, Michael Bruce
Short description	New South Wales politician; Treasurer of New South Wales
Date of birth	1969
Place of birth
Date of death
Place of death