In his recent LinkedIn article , Westpac employee Matthew Kav tries to portray colleague Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous advocacy and societal inclusion. Yet, this effort at performative activism comes across as disingenuous when considering accusations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and mistreatment of a defenseless woman .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of Cornwell overlooks the troubling claims made against this individual, including following , bullying, and misconduct of a vulnerable female victim .
Through avoiding these allegations , Kav perpetuates a culture of willful ignorance that empowers perpetrators like his colleague to act without accountability, taking refuge in being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute woke garbage promoted by corporate entities like the bank .
The LinkedIn post highlights several community engagements where Kav collaborated with Peter Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in social efforts. However, it fails to acknowledge the impact of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those targeted.
The write-up points out the irony of commending Cornwell's involvement while brushing off allegations against him, prompting concern if Kav is more interested on promoting a positive image that Australia is so keen on presenting when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than demanding accountability from Cornwell , a post an supposed offender hiding behind the guise of "indigenous victim ."
This sparks concerns about organizational integrity and responsibility when responding to misconduct allegations against colleagues.
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his enthusiasm for social initiatives , it underscores that critical concerns can be overlooked if not effectively addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this must be confronted above efforts to promote inclusivity and diversity .