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Disgraced Labor MLA reopens electorate office

SCANDALISED Blain MLA Mark Turner has reopened his Palmerston electorate office

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SCANDALISED Blain MLA Mark Turner has reopened his Palmerston electorate office after being closed for two weeks and revelations of his extramarital affair were made public.

His electorate office at the Oasis Shopping Centre reopened this week after being closed since February 15, coinciding with when “cocaine sex scandal” was first reported on.

Mr Turner, who has since been sacked from the Labor Caucus, was not available for comment at his electorate office on Tuesday.

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The Member for Blain, Mark Turner was sacked from caucus two weeks ago. His electorate office was unattended at the time of the announcement. Photograph: Che Chorley
The Member for Blain, Mark Turner was sacked from caucus two weeks ago. His electorate office was unattended at the time of the announcement. Photograph: Che Chorley

During the closure, there was a sign on the front of the MLA’s electorate office which said the office was “closed for painting” during week on of parliament sittings.

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Despite being sacked from the Labor Caucus, a “Team Palmerston” sign depicting Mr Turner and Member for Drysdale Eva Lawler together is still being displayed at the Palmerston Magpies football ground.

natasha.emeck@news.com.au

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