Mike Baird
AustraliapoliticianMaleb. 19675.0Global Dominance: 0.02%Mike Baird is a former Premier of New South Wales, Australia, who served from 2014 to 2017. A member of the Liberal Party, Baird is known for his focus on economic reforms and infrastructure development during his tenure. He has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving the state's public services and fiscal management. Recently, he was mentioned in the news for his controversial suggestion of a rate boycott on the northern beaches, highlighting ongoing financial issues facing local councils.
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Former independent director Mike Baird said he had been too trusting of the firm.
Whistleblower reveals the toll of speaking out over alleged misconduct by KPMGAustralia· 2026-06-21
Mike Baird has admitted the accounting giant’s independent directors were initially too trusting of how the firm presented explosive whistleblower claims to the board.
Mike Baird criticises firm’s use of legal privilege at Senate inquiryAustralia· 2026-06-19
Mike Baird, a former KPMG board member, has confirmed that the change in the board’s role was the trigger for his departure.
Lendlease bosses slam consultancy firm’s ‘fundamental breach of trust’Australia· 2026-06-19Mike Baird is a former NSW premier who stepped down as a non-executive director at KPMG amidst a whistleblower scandal.
Mike Baird’s KPMG exit in focus as whistleblower saga rolls onAustralia· 2026-06-02
The idea of redeveloping Circular Quay took off under former premier Mike Baird.
Of the $190m spent on Circular Quay revamp, $15m has been paid out for “site investigations”Australia· 2026-05-31
Mike Baird was present at the funeral to pay tribute to Marie Bashir.
Sydney stops to farewell luminaryAustralia· 2026-02-04
Former premier Mike Baird reversed a decision to shut down the greyhound racing industry in 2016.
Greyhound Racing NSW inquiry finds ‘significant governance and operational failures’Australia· 2025-12-09
Mike Baird, the former NSW premier, announced plans to relocate the Powerhouse to Parramatta.
Is the Powerhouse Parramatta brilliant or just a big box?Australia· 2025-12-04
Mike Baird, the now CA chair, sold Eraring to Origin during his days as New South Wales treasurer.
How Cricket Australia avoided a culture war and kept the lights on by announcing partnership with Origin EnergyAustralia· 2025-11-17
Mike Baird told this masthead that CA needed to steer away from imposing its views on the public.
Cricket Australia unveils new energy deal with Origin to replace AlintaAustralia· 2025-11-17
Mike Baird is a former NSW premier contributing to the inquiry into the Liberal Party.
Gender quotas off the table after catastrophic federal lossAustralia· 2025-11-08
Mike Baird, chair of the McKinnon Institute, commented on the results of the survey regarding public confidence in government.
Majority prefer it, but only half satisfied with its function, McKinnon Index findsAustralia· 2025-11-08Mike Baird, Cricket Australia chair, indicated that the rules regarding neck protectors would be reviewed following the incident.
‘Bats out for Benny’: Teenager killed by cricket ball honoured amid debate over neck guards | Cricket
United Kingdom· 2025-10-30
Mike Baird introduced ministerial diary disclosures in 2014 to increase transparency over government dealings with lobbyists.
How former NSW premier Morris Iemma helped James Packer get his way on $100m Potts Point development The ChimesAustralia· 2025-10-18
Mike Baird promised to sell $200 million worth of government-owned hotel and office buildings on Sydney Harbour to fund the redevelopment of the ferry wharves at Circular Quay.
Circular Quay revamp on the backburner againAustralia· 2025-10-12
Mike Baird, the CA chairman, hoped that last summer’s series against India would boost the budget.
A staggering 700,00 tickets have been snapped up for the Australian cricket summer against India and EnglandAustralia· 2025-10-11
Both CA chair Mike Baird and chief executive Todd Greenberg have repeatedly said neither the MCG nor SCG Tests are at risk of being moved.
Star Australia opener Usman Khawaja says cricket bosses should think about moving the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, New Year’s Test at the SCGAustralia· 2025-10-09
Mike Baird was co-advised by Bruce MacDiarmid on the $34 billion poles and wires privatisation.
Former Goldman Sachs bigwig Bruce MacDiarmid sells Longueville house for $25 millionAustralia· 2025-08-02
Ward pictured with former premier Mike Baird in 2015.
Why the MP’s victims took years to come forwardAustralia· 2025-07-25
The CA board, chaired by Mike Baird, has a strategic goal of restoring the governing body’s cash reserves.
Todd Greenberg makes cuts to CA roles ahead of the Big Bash League’s privatisationAustralia· 2025-07-16
Mike Baird was among the referees for Anthony Manning's appointment as chief executive.
ICAC NSW school infrastructure inquiry reveals Anthony Manning’s behaviour rang alarm bells for yearsAustralia· 2025-06-06
Mike Baird was one of Manning's referees.
Schools boss was sacked from former role over ‘isolationist’ style, ICAC toldAustralia· 2025-05-23
Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird said in a statement that they are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bob Cowper.
Cowper, first Test triple-centurion on Australian soil, dies aged 84
Guyana· 2025-05-12
Mike Baird, Cricket Australia Chairman, stated that Keith Stackpole would be sorely missed and praised his contributions to cricket.
Australia mourns death of test opener StackpoleGuyana· 2025-04-23
Mike Baird, Cricket Australia chairman, praised Stackpole's contributions to the game of cricket.
Keith Stackpole dies aged 84Australia· 2025-04-23
Mike Baird is noted for his comments on the potential impact of the Afghanistan women's cricket team.
Afghanistan women’s cricketers banned by Taliban, but now they’re coming back to world stageAustralia· 2025-04-20
Mike Baird is the chair of Cricket Australia and a former NSW Premier.
New Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg’s Boxing Day barney; International Cricket Council; ICC; Jay Shah; BCCI; India cricket; Saudi Arabia PIVAustralia· 2025-04-18
Mike Baird was one of O'Farrell's immediate successors as premier.
Liberals dump David Van over sexist podcast remarksAustralia· 2025-04-06
Warburton, a one-time chief of staff to former premier Mike Baird, left the school’s council in late 2023.
Former Shore headmaster Tim Petterson in court battle over dismissalAustralia· 2025-03-27
Mike Baird has warned the SCG needs upgrading or risked being left behind.
Greenberg warns SCG needs upgrade as Brisbane promised first Test after OlympicsAustralia· 2025-03-26
