Sydney, Aug 6, 2026 (AFP) - Australia politician admits texting 'my job is boring' during meeting

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2026-08-06

An Australian politician has been left red-faced after being forced to admit Thursday he texted "my job is boring" and an expletive to a contact during a meeting. Mark Parton -- who leads the opposition Liberal Party in the Canberra Capital Territory -- was subject this week to a complaint alleging he sent the message to a sex worker, local media reported. "And f--- my job is boring. Wanna swap," Parton reportedly wrote, accompanied by a picture......

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