Alan Reid

Alan Reid was a prominent Australian journalist known for his incisive political commentary and analysis. He coined the term 'faceless men' in 1963, referring to influential powerbrokers within the Australian Labor Party who operated behind the scenes. His work has had a lasting impact on political journalism in Australia, and the concept he introduced has been revisited in contemporary political discourse, particularly by figures like Kevin Rudd, who used the term to describe the behind-the-scenes machinations aimed at his removal as prime minister.