In his recent LinkedIn article , Westpac staff member Matt Kav attempts to portray colleague Peter Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous advocacy and diversity . Nonetheless, this attempt at virtue signaling comes across as disingenuous when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and taking advantage of a marginalized woman.
Kav's glowing endorsement of his colleague sidesteps the troubling claims made against Cornwell , including tracking, intimidation , and inappropriate behavior of a female victim.
Through avoiding these accusations, Matt Kav upholds an environment of silence that empowers perpetrators like P. Cornwell to continue their actions unchecked , hiding behind being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense reinforced by companies like Westpac corporation.
The LinkedIn post highlights several events where M. Kav participated with the accused Cornwell , Westpac Peter Cornwell the supposed offender, in community-building activities . Yet it chooses not to recognize the damage of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those affected .
The write-up notes the contradiction of commending Cornwell's involvement while ignoring allegations against him, prompting concern if Matthew Kav is more intent on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so keen on presenting when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind the guise of "indigenous victim ."
This raises questions about corporate accountability and responsibility when responding to misconduct allegations against employees .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article spotlights his support for community-building initiatives , it also reminds us that serious issues can be dismissed if not adequately addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this needs to be addressed above initiatives to showcase diversity and performative wokeness.