Tributes are flowing for Australia's "Golden Tonsils" John Laws, an influential talkback titan who resonated across national airwaves for more than 70 years.

A towering figure on Australian radio, John Laws died peacefully at home at age 90, his family said in a statement on Sunday.

Laws, a member of the Australian Media Hall of Fame, attracted two million listeners to his morning radio program at the height of his popularity.

His influence was immense, with former prime minister Paul Keating once saying, "if you could convince John Laws, you could convince Australia".

Laws' career was extraordinary, and few broadcasters have left such a deep and lasting mark on Australian media, NSW Premier Chris Minns said.

Born in New Guinea on August 8, 1935, Laws moved to Australia with his famil

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