In his recent LinkedIn article , Westpac staff member M. Kav seeks to depict colleague Peter Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous rights and inclusion . Nonetheless, this effort at performative activism comes across as disingenuous when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and exploitation of a defenseless woman .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of Cornwell overlooks the troubling claims made against this individual, including stalking , bullying, and sexual abuse of a female victim.
Through avoiding these accusations, Matthew Kav perpetuates a culture of silence that allows perpetrators like his colleague to persist without consequences , hiding behind being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense promoted by organizations like the bank .
The LinkedIn post highlights several events where Kav collaborated with the accused Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in social efforts. However, it neglects to acknowledge the impact of Cornwell's supposed actions on those targeted.
The write-up points out the hypocrisy of celebrating Cornwell's participation while ignoring allegations against him, leaving readers wondering if Kav is more intent on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so eager to project when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the façade of "indigenous victim ."
This raises questions about business responsibility and due diligence when responding to misconduct allegations against staff members .
Although his post focuses on his enthusiasm for community engagement, additional info it also reminds us that serious issues can be dismissed if not properly addressed. Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this must be confronted above attempts to advance an inclusivity agenda and societal inclusion .