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.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding the professional conduct of elected officials and the use of personal devices during legislative proceedings.
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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Prefer the Guardian on Google An Australian politician has admitted sending a text message that read “fuck, my job is boring” during a parliamentary hearing , but denied an allegation that he sent it to a sex worker.
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