John Laws was one of the most influential, commercially successful yet polarising figures in the history of Australian radio broadcasting. He has died at the age of 90.
What has raised eyebrows, however, is the abruptness and severity of the penalty, reportedly imposed without the usual procedural safeguards such as a formal review or right of reply.
You have been building up to the end of school for years, then there is the intensity and pressure of exams and festivities of formals and graduation ceremonies. And then suddenly, it’s all over.
He also claimed he would face social stigma, difficulty finding employment and accommodation, and possible threats from vigilante groups if returned to India.
His research highlighted how trade, migration and the spread of Buddhism facilitated the movement of words, ideas and cultural concepts across continents.