Australian politician admits to sending text saying ‘my job is boring’ during a hearing
Australian Capital Territory opposition leader Mark Parton has admitted to sending a text message during a parliamentary hearing stating his job was boring. He denied allegations that the message was sent to a sex worker, noting that the standards commissioner dismissed the complaint.
ACT Liberal leader Mark Parton said he had ‘an off-the-cuff larrikin communication style’ when asked about the appropriateness of the text message. Photograph: Jay Kogler/AAP ACT Liberal leader Mark Parton said he had ‘an off-the-cuff larrikin communication style’ when asked about the appropriateness of the text message. Photograph: Jay Kogler/AAP Australian Capital Territory Australian politician admits to sending text saying ‘my job is boring’ during a hearing Mark Parton defends sending text message but denies he sent it to a sex worker, saying he is a ‘multi-tasker from hell’
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