Senator Kristina Keneally sacks staffer over text about alleged affair

October 22, 2021 Ava

High profile Labor Senator Kristina Keneally has sacked a staffer who sent texts to a former Liberal MP accusing him of having an extramarital affair with another MP.

Ms Keneally terminated the man’s employment immediately Thursday afternoon after becoming aware of the texts.

The messages were sent by the staffer on Wednesday evening, news.com.au reported.

In the text to the unidentified MP, the staffer says he has evidence ‘not restricted to letters’.

‘Personally, man to man, I would issue a public apology this morning owning the mess you’ve made,’ the text read.

‘People deserve to know the truth and my experience suggests people are more forgiving when they see some type of remorse. Happy to chat.’

The staffer told the publication he had intervened in a personal capacity on behalf of a friend, a woman who alleges she had an affair with the Liberal politician.

Ms Keneally’s termination letter said she considered the actions of the staffer in sending the texts to be ‘serious misconduct’.

‘I have been made aware today of your involvement in a series of events that has caused a serious and imminent risk to the reputation of my office and position as a Senator in parliament,’ she wrote.

‘I have seen the text messages sent from your phone to Mr [blanked].

‘These behaviours are completely unacceptable. I am appalled by your behaviour and will not tolerate any employee in my office acting in such a manner towards any person.’

Australian Federal Police are now investigating the matter, including the actions of the woman who claims to have had the affair with the MP.

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Ms Keneally’s office for comment.

Source: Thanks msn.com