How did Mark Parton initially react to the text message allegation?

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Mark Parton Initially Denied Text Message Allegation as a "Smear"

Mark Parton initially rejected the allegation regarding a text message sent during a meeting, characterizing the complaint as a "smear." He subsequently admitted to sending the text but disputed the context and recipient. The complaint itself has reportedly been dismissed.
Parton's Initial Response to the Complaint

Following a complaint alleging he sent a text message to a sex worker during a meeting, Mark Parton, the opposition Liberal Party leader in the Australian Capital Territory, broadly denied the accusation. He publicly labelled the complaint as a "smear."
Admission of Sending the Text

On Thursday, Parton acknowledged to the national broadcaster ABC that he did, in fact, send the text message in question. The message reportedly read, “And f--- my job is boring. Wanna swap,” and was accompanied by a photograph of a committee meeting.
Denial of Specific Allegations

Despite admitting to sending the text, Parton denied that the message was sent to a sex worker. He did not disclose the identity of the recipient of the message. Parton defended his actions by stating he was still fulfilling his duties of "holding the government to account."

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