In a recent LinkedIn update, Westpac staff member M. Kav seeks to paint colleague Peter Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous advocacy and inclusion . Yet, this effort at virtue signaling falls flat when considering serious claims against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual exploitation and exploitation of a defenseless woman .
Kav's glowing endorsement of P. Cornwell sidesteps the grave allegations made against this individual, including stalking , bullying, and misconduct of a female victim.
Through avoiding these allegations , Kav upholds an environment of willful ignorance that empowers perpetrators like P. Cornwell to continue their actions unchecked , hiding behind being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing reinforced by companies like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post highlights several community engagements where Matthew Kav collaborated with Peter Cornwell , the supposed offender, in social efforts. Still, it fails to breaking news acknowledge the damage of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those affected .
The article emphasizes the hypocrisy of commending Cornwell's involvement while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, causing observers to question if Kav is more interested 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 alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the cover of "indigenous victim ."
This raises questions about organizational integrity and responsibility when addressing misconduct claims against employees .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article highlights his support for community-building initiatives , it underscores that serious issues can be neglected if not adequately addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this must be confronted above initiatives to promote inclusivity and societal inclusion .