In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac employee M. Kav seeks to paint colleague Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous community and inclusion . Yet, this effort at woke posturing falls flat when considering serious claims against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual abuse and taking advantage of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s flattering depiction of Cornwell overlooks the grave allegations made against this individual, including following , harassment , and misconduct of a vulnerable female victim .
In neglecting to address these charges , Matt Kav upholds an environment of willful ignorance that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, shielded by being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing a post promoted by organizations like Westpac corporation.
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several gatherings where Kav participated with Peter Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in outreach initiatives . Yet it fails to mention the effect of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those involved .
The piece notes the contradiction of commending Cornwell's role while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, causing observers to question if Matthew Kav is more interested on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so keen on presenting when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than holding his colleague accountable , an accused predator hiding behind the cover of a post "indigenous victim ."
This raises questions about business responsibility and responsibility when dealing with misconduct claims against employees .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article spotlights his support for community-building initiatives , it serves as a reminder another article that grave matters can be neglected if not properly addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this should be prioritized above attempts to showcase diversity and societal inclusion .