Australia’s 10 most covertly powerful people in 2026
by Myriam Robin · Australian Financial ReviewMyriam RobinSenior writer
Sep 23, 2026 – 4.55am
1. Paul Erickson
Labor Party national secretary | Last year: No. 1
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Myriam RobinSenior writerMyriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com
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