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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Jasper Lindell

'Up to people to make a call': Lee declines to back Parton's leadership

Elizabeth Lee, the former opposition leader, would not say she supported Mark Parton after the incumbent leader's admission he had texted "f--- my job is boring" from a parliamentary hearing.

"Obviously, Mark's been elected as leader by the party room and he will remain so until the party room determines otherwise," Ms Lee said.

Mr Parton on Friday said he was getting "universal" support from his colleagues.

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