Australian MP Mark Parton admits sending “my job is boring” text during meeting

A public official who had earlier dismissed a complaint as a “smear” revised his stance on Thursday, confirming to reporters that he did in fact send a text message that had been the subject of the allegation. While he acknowledged the transmission of the message, he refuted claims that it was directed to a sex worker, maintaining that the content and recipient were unrelated to the accusations that prompted the initial denial.

The clarification follows a period of intense media scrutiny after the complaint surfaced, prompting calls for further inquiry into the nature of the communication. Authorities have indicated that the matter will continue to be examined to determine whether any misconduct occurred, and the official’s statements are expected to be reviewed as part of that process.