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Australia Politician Admits Texting 'My Job is Boring' During Meeting

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Australian politician Mark Parton admitted to texting "my job is boring" and an expletive during a meeting.
  • Parton initially denied sending the message, then claimed it was not to a sex worker as alleged, though he did not specify the recipient.
  • He defended the text, stating he was still "holding the government to account" and that private messages are common during parliamentary sittings.

An Australian politician has admitted to sending a text message stating "my job is boring" and including an expletive during a meeting, an incident that has caused him considerable embarrassment.

my job is boring

— Mark PartonThe content of the text message he admitted to sending.

Mark Parton, who leads the opposition Liberal Party in the Canberra Capital Territory, was initially accused of sending the message to a sex worker. Local media reported the text as: "And f--- my job is boring. Wanna swap," accompanied by a picture of a committee meeting. Parton initially dismissed the complaint as a "smear."

And f--- my job is boring. Wanna swap

— Mark PartonThe reported text message, including an expletive.

However, he later told the national broadcaster ABC that he did send the text message. He denied it was sent to a sex worker but declined to reveal the actual recipient. Parton defended his actions, arguing that he was still fulfilling his duties by "holding the government to account."

smear

— Mark PartonHis initial reaction to the complaint.

He suggested that sending private messages is a common occurrence for many individuals during parliamentary sittings and hearings. The complaint against him has since been dismissed. Parton's office did not respond to requests for further comment.

I did send the text but denied that it was to a sex worker.

— Mark PartonHis admission and denial regarding the recipient of the text.
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