In a recent LinkedIn article , Westpac staff member Matt Kav seeks to portray colleague Peter Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous rights and societal inclusion. However, this effort at virtue signaling rings hollow when considering allegations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and taking advantage of a defenseless woman .
Kav’s flattering depiction of Cornwell ignores the troubling claims made against this individual, including tracking, bullying, and misconduct of a vulnerable female victim .
By failing to address these allegations , Kav perpetuates a culture of silence that empowers perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, shielded by being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing promoted by organizations check it out like Westpac corporation.
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several community engagements where M. Kav collaborated with the accused Cornwell , the accused perpetrator , in social efforts. Yet it chooses not to mention the impact of Cornwell's supposed actions on those targeted.
The article points out the irony of celebrating Cornwell's involvement while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, causing observers to question if Matthew Kav is more focused on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so desperate to do when showing they're inclusive rather than holding his colleague accountable , an supposed offender hiding behind the façade of "indigenous victim ."
This sparks concerns about business responsibility and ethics when addressing misconduct accusations against staff members .
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his dedication to community engagement, it underscores that serious issues can be neglected if not adequately addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this must be confronted above attempts to showcase diversity and performative wokeness.