Former premier Mike Baird testifies at a hearing involving a whistleblower dispute connected to KPMG and sharply criticises the firm’s reliance on legal professional privilege. According to reports from multiple outlets, Baird says he resigned from his role at KPMG and expresses regret that he trusted the consultancy. He argues that KPMG used legal professional privilege to keep key documents out of public view, describing the approach as improper. The accounts characterise his evidence as “fiery” and focused on how the firm handled sensitive material during the matter. While the reporting centres on Baird’s criticisms, the articles agree on the core points: Baird is giving evidence about KPMG’s document treatment; he frames the privilege claims as shielding important information; and he links his loss of trust to what he says occurred in the whistleblower process. The reports do not indicate a final finding in the hearing, but they describe an exchange in which Baird challenges KPMG’s conduct and explains his decision to resign.