John Laws state funeral live updates: Australian radio broadcaster to be farewelled in St Andrew’s Cathedral service

The state funeral is open to the public, and will be livestreamed on the NSW government website. Premier Chris Minns, or a senior colleague, is among the current and former political leaders expected to attend. Our photographers and reporters are on the ground and will bring you news on the broadcasters, politicians, and celebrities that are expected to turn up to St Andrew’s Cathedral. One broadcaster who won’t be attending the service is Kyle Sandilands, who described Laws as “one of the true originals”, and a “mentor and a mate” following his death. “I’ve told the family I’m not attending,” Kyle Sandilands told listeners to his KISS FM radio show earlier today. “I said listen, thank you but after my own father’s funeral, the paparazzi intrusion in such an emotional moment, I thought that I’m never going to another funeral again,” he said. “I won’t be watching the service ... it feels to me like I’ve lost a grandfather. I know that sounds bizarre, but he’s been in my life for a very long time.” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who remembered Laws as an “iconic Australian”, won’t attend. Instead, he will be represented by Assistant Immigration Minister Matt Thistlethwaite.