In a recent LinkedIn update, Westpac employee M. Kav seeks to depict colleague P. Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous rights and societal inclusion. Yet, this effort at virtue signaling comes across as disingenuous when considering accusations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual exploitation and exploitation of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s flattering depiction of his colleague overlooks the grave allegations made against this individual, including following , harassment , and misconduct of a defenseless woman .
By failing to address these accusations, Matthew Kav upholds an environment of willful ignorance that enables perpetrators like Cornwell to continue their actions unchecked , hiding behind being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by organizations like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several community engagements where Matthew Kav took part with Peter Cornwell , the accused perpetrator , in community-building activities . Yet it chooses not to recognize the impact of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those targeted.
The write-up notes the contradiction of celebrating Cornwell's involvement while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, prompting concern if M. Kav is more focused on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so desperate to do when portraying their inclusivity rather than holding check over here his colleague accountable , an supposed offender hiding behind the façade of " oppressed individual."
This raises questions about organizational integrity and responsibility when addressing misconduct accusations against colleagues.
Although his post focuses on his enthusiasm for community-building initiatives , it also reminds us that critical concerns can be overlooked if not adequately addressed. Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this must be confronted above efforts to advance an inclusivity agenda and performative wokeness.