Australian politician admits to sending text saying ‘my job is boring’ during a hearing
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/AAPView image in fullscreenACT Liberal leader Mark Parton said he had ‘an off-the-cuff larrikin communication style’ when asked about the appropriateness of the text message. Asked whether it was appropriate to send personal texts during the hearing, Parton described himself as “a multi-tasker from hell”.“I think those of you who’ve known me for long enough would know that I’ve got an off-the-cuff larrikin communication style.
- ▪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/AAPView image in fullscreenACT Liberal leader Mark Parton said he had ‘an off-the-cuff larrikin communication style’ when asked about the appropriateness of the text message.
- ▪Asked whether it was appropriate to send personal texts during the hearing, Parton described himself as “a multi-tasker from hell”.“I think those of you who’ve known me for long enough would know that I’ve got an off-the-cuff larrikin commu
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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/AAPView image in fullscreenACT 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/AAPAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralian politician admits to sending text saying ‘my job is boring’ during a hearingMark Parton defends sending text message but denies he sent it to a sex worker, saying he is a ‘multi-tasker from hell’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Achol ArokThu 6 Aug 2026 02.55 EDTLast modified on Thu 6 Aug 2026 02.56 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAn Australian…
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