State funeral for John Laws

Radio legend John Laws will be honoured with a state funeral next week.

Confirming the news this morning, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said the Laws family has accepted the offer, with the service to be held on Wednesday, November 19 at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney.

Laws died at home on Sunday, aged 90, prompting a massive outpouring of tributes from other high-profile industry figures, colleagues, entertainers and politicians.

In a statement, Premier Minns said “Laws was a towering figure in Australian radio whose voice resonated across the nation.”

“John’s career was extraordinary. Few broadcasters have left such a deep and lasting mark on Australian media.”

“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.”