NSW Premier, Chris Minns, has confirmed that the family of veteran broadcaster, John Laws, has accepted the offer of a State Funeral Service.
Mr Laws passed away at his home on Sunday at the age of 90. The State Funeral will be held at 1.30pm on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney.
“John Laws was a towering figure in Australian radio whose voice resonated across the nation for more than seven decades,” said Premier Minns.
“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’.
“On behalf of the NSW Government, I extend my deepest condolences to John’s family, friends, colleagues, and all who listened, learned and were challenged by him.
“His legacy lies not only in the thousands of hours on air, but in the connection he forged with millions of Australians,” the Premier said.
More details on the State Funeral will be available in the coming days online at NSW Government State Services.
