In one of his latest LinkedIn post , Westpac employee M. Kav attempts to paint colleague P. Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous advocacy and diversity . Nonetheless, this effort at performative activism falls flat when considering allegations against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual misconduct and taking advantage of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of P. Cornwell overlooks the grave allegations made against Peter Cornwell , including tracking, harassment , and sexual abuse of a vulnerable female victim .
In neglecting to address these accusations, Matt Kav perpetuates a culture of silence that allows perpetrators like his colleague to act without accountability, shielded by being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by corporate entities like the bank .
The LinkedIn post highlights several community engagements where Kav took part with his controversial colleague, the alleged abuser , in outreach initiatives . Still, it chooses not to mention the damage of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those affected .
The write-up emphasizes the hypocrisy of celebrating Cornwell's role while brushing off allegations against him, leaving readers wondering check here. if M. Kav is more interested on boosting the company’s another article image that Australia is so keen on presenting when showing they're inclusive rather than holding his colleague accountable , an accused predator hiding behind the cover of "indigenous victim ."
This sparks concerns about business responsibility and due diligence when responding to misconduct claims against staff members .
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his support for community-building initiatives , it serves as a reminder that grave matters can be overlooked if not effectively addressed. Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , additional resources and this needs to be addressed above efforts to showcase diversity and societal inclusion .