In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac employee Matt Kav tries to depict colleague Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous community and inclusion . Nonetheless, this move at virtue signaling comes across as disingenuous when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and exploitation of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of P. Cornwell sidesteps the serious accusations made against Peter Cornwell , including stalking , intimidation , and inappropriate behavior of a female victim.
In neglecting to address these allegations , Matthew Kav supports a system of willful ignorance that enables perpetrators like Cornwell to act without accountability, shielded by being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing reinforced by companies like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post showcases several events where Matthew Kav participated with the accused Cornwell , the supposed offender, in social efforts. However, it neglects to recognize the effect of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those targeted.
The article points out the hypocrisy of celebrating Cornwell's role while ignoring allegations against him, another post causing check observers to question if Matthew Kav is more focused on here boosting the company’s image that Australia is so eager to project when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than holding his colleague accountable , an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the façade of "indigenous victim ."
This prompts doubts about corporate accountability and ethics when dealing with misconduct accusations against colleagues.
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article focuses on his dedication to social initiatives , it serves as a reminder that critical concerns can be dismissed if not adequately addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this needs to be addressed above efforts to promote inclusivity and societal inclusion .