Biografia
John Laws stands as Australia's most accomplished and influential broadcaster. Born on August 8, 1935, in Wau, New Guinea, he received his education at Mosman Preparatory School and Knox Grammar School in Sydney.
Each day, he broadcasts across a network exceeding 60 stations, covering every Australian state and territory and reaching an audience of over 2 million people.
Throughout his 51-year radio career, John Laws has reigned as the undisputed king of Australia's talkback radio and consistently led the ratings.
Starting at 18 as an announcer on 3BO in Bendigo in 1953, he has earned more radio excellence awards than any other Australian broadcaster.
Before joining 2UE in 1957, where he began his first of four terms at Sydney’s leading station, John worked at several country radio stations. His move to 2UE marked the launch of his prominent career.
After his initial 2UE tenure ended in 1959, he briefly joined 2SM, then relocated to the Hunter Valley to purchase a farm. For several years, he hosted a nationally syndicated program for Newcastle’s 2KO.
In 1962, he returned to Sydney to join 2GB. Two years later, he rejoined 2UE for five years. In 1969, he became part of 2UW’s lineup, remaining there for ten years.
In 1979, 2UE brought him back for another five years. Later, he switched to 2GB after the station made a highly publicized, aggressive bid for him. He returned to 2UE when it ranked eighth, and since 1988, both he and the station have consistently topped the ratings.
At his 40th anniversary celebration, former Prime Minister Paul Keating honored him as "the broadcaster of the century."
John Laws has also made significant contributions to other areas of Australian media, hosting four national TV series, writing a column for Sydney’s Sunday Telegraph, and authoring several best-selling books.
In 1998, he joined Foxtel, Australia’s leading cable TV company, hosting his own nightly talk show, Laws.
He is widely recognized for his passionate interests in motor sports, motorcycling, writing, reading, tennis, rural activities, photography, antique furniture, art and sculpture, timepieces, and first editions of collector’s books.
