Mirabella’s adviser resigns after bad behavior

Written by JEFF ZEUSCHNER. Source: Wangaratta Chronicle

AN employee of Sophie Mirabella (MHR, Indi) resigned yesterday after admitting to behaving inappropriately at a glamorous ball attended by the Prime Minister on Wednesday night.

Several women complained about how Anthony Scrinis, appointed last month as media adviser to Wangaratta’s federal member, had behaved towards them at one of Canberra’s most prestigious annual events.

Mrs Mirabella, the opposition spokeswoman for early childhood education, childcare, women and youth, was unavailable when Wangaratta Chronicle phoned her Canberra office last night.

But a staff member read a statement from Mrs Mirabella, which said: "The probationary staff member has apologised and acknowledged that his behavior was inappropriate, though he disputes some of the allegations being made. He has voluntarily tendered his resignation, which I have accepted."

The staff confirmed Mr Scrinis was still on the first month of a mandatory three month probationary period, and said he was not an adviser on women matters.

"We have two working mothers who advise her on relevant issues," the staff member said.

Greg's Comment: Take a look at the Anthony Scrinis website. It might help you get a better understanding of the man