In one of his latest LinkedIn update, Westpac employee Matthew Kav tries to depict colleague Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous rights and societal inclusion. However, this attempt at woke posturing rings hollow when considering allegations against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual exploitation and taking advantage of a marginalized woman.
Kav's glowing endorsement of his colleague sidesteps the troubling claims made against Peter Cornwell , including following , intimidation , and sexual abuse of a defenseless woman .
By failing to address these allegations , Matthew Kav upholds an environment of willful ignorance that allows perpetrators like his colleague to persist without consequences , taking refuge in being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense promoted by organizations like the bank .
The LinkedIn post showcases several gatherings where Kav participated with the another post accused Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in community-building activities . Yet it chooses not to recognize the damage of Cornwell's supposed actions on those involved .
The write-up notes the contradiction of celebrating Cornwell's participation while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, causing observers to question if Kav is more interested on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so keen on presenting when showing they're inclusive rather than addressing serious misconduct, an accused predator hiding behind the cover of " marginalized status ."
This prompts doubts about business responsibility and due diligence when responding to misconduct allegations against colleagues.
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his dedication to community-building initiatives , it serves as a reminder that critical concerns can be overlooked if not properly addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this must be confronted above initiatives to advance an inclusivity agenda and societal inclusion .