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ACT Opposition Leader Mark Parton admits to texting 'f*** my job is boring' during estimates hearing

ACT opposition leader Mark Parton has admitted he sent a text message complaining about how boring his job is during budget estimates.

ABC Australia News By Niki Burnside Aug 6, 2026, 1:32 AM Captured Aug 6, 2026, 2:10 AM

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ACT Opposition Leader Mark Parton has admitted he sent a text message complaining about how boring his job is during budget estimates.

In a press conference on Thursday morning, the Canberra Liberals leader admitted to sending a text that said "f*** my job is boring" but did not reveal who he sent it to.

A complaint was previously lodged against him alleging Mr Parton had sent the text to a sex worker, something he denies.

A screenshot of Mark Parton's lemon8 social media account. (Supplied)

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In a press conference on Thursday morning, the Canberra Liberals leader admitted to sending a text that said "f*** my job is boring" but did not reveal who he sent it to.
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