An Australian right-wing politician has admitted sending a text message that read, “my job is boring — shall we swap?” The message was sent during a meeting, and the episode has quickly become a talking point in Australian media.

At the same time, he is not confirming reports that the message was sent to a prostitute. Based on the information now public, that is the part of the story he is refusing to endorse, while the wording of the text itself is not disputed.

Several details remain unclear, but the incident has already raised questions about judgment and political credibility. For now, the focus is on what else may emerge about the message and the circumstances around it.