Julia Woodlands Baird is an Australian political journalist, writer, and television commentator. She was born in Sydney, Australia. During the 1970s, her family lived briefly in New York while her father served as the Australian Trade Commissioner. The family returned to Sydney in 1980. Her older brother, Michael Baird, later served as the Premier of New South Wales.
Baird earned a PhD in history from the University of Sydney in 2001. Her doctoral thesis focused on the role of women in politics, reflecting her long-standing interest in gender and political issues.
In 2006, Baird became deputy editor of Newsweek in New York City, where she worked on a range of political and cultural stories. In addition to her editorial role, she contributed articles to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Baird is known for her in-depth commentary on gender, politics, and religion, frequently examining topics such as misogyny and transgender rights.
She is also a prominent voice in Australian media, contributing regularly to publications and broadcast programs that discuss national and international political developments. In recent years, her work has included critical analysis of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s political strategy and its intersections with religion and ideology.
Julia Baird is the author of several works of non-fiction. Notably, she published a biography of Queen Victoria in 2016, titled Victoria: The Queen. The book received critical acclaim for its meticulous research and engaging narrative, dispelling many myths about the British monarch and exploring her political influence and personal life.
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| Profession: | Journalist |
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| Date of Birth: | 1967 (age 51 years) |
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| Birth Place: | Sydney, Australia |
| Education: | University of Sydney |
| Parents: | Bruce Baird, Judy Baird |
