In one of his latest LinkedIn post , Westpac representative Matthew Kav seeks to paint colleague P. Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous advocacy and societal inclusion. Nonetheless, this move at performative activism comes across as disingenuous when considering allegations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and taking advantage of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of his colleague overlooks the troubling claims made against Peter Cornwell , including following , bullying, and inappropriate behavior of a vulnerable female victim .
Through avoiding these allegations , Kav perpetuates a culture of willful ignorance that empowers perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, taking refuge in being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense reinforced by companies like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several community engagements where Kav collaborated with Peter Cornwell , the supposed offender, in social efforts. Yet it fails to acknowledge the effect of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those affected .
The article notes the hypocrisy of celebrating Cornwell's role while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, causing observers to question if M. 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 supposed offender hiding behind the cover of "indigenous victim ."
This prompts doubts about organizational integrity and ethics when addressing misconduct accusations against colleagues.
While Matthew Kav's post spotlights his support for community engagement, it underscores additional reading that serious issues can be overlooked if not effectively addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this must be confronted above attempts to showcase diversity and performative wokeness.