State Funeral for John Laws CBE

John Laws was a towering figure in Australian radio whose voice resonated across the nation for more than seven decades. John’s career was extraordinary. Few broadcasters have left such a deep and lasting mark on Australian media. Beginning in 1953 at Bendigo’s 3BO and later becoming a household name on Sydney stations such as 2UE and 2SM, his distinctive tone earned him the affectionate title 'Golden Tonsils'. His legacy lies not only in the thousands of hours on air, but in the connection he forged with millions of Australians. A State Funeral will be held at 1.30pm on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney.