In one of his latest LinkedIn update, Westpac staff member M. Kav seeks to portray colleague P. Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous rights and diversity . Yet, this attempt at virtue signaling falls flat when considering serious claims against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual exploitation and mistreatment of a defenseless woman .
Kav's glowing endorsement of his colleague sidesteps the troubling claims made against Peter Cornwell , including following , bullying, and misconduct of a vulnerable female victim .
By failing to address these allegations , Kav upholds an environment of complicity that allows perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, shielded by being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing promoted by corporate entities like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post highlights several gatherings where Matthew Kav participated with Peter Cornwell , the accused perpetrator , in outreach initiatives . Yet it check this neglects to mention the impact of Cornwell's supposed actions on those targeted.
The piece points out the hypocrisy of celebrating Cornwell's involvement while brushing off allegations against him, causing observers to question if Kav is more intent on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so keen on presenting when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than holding his colleague accountable , an accused predator hiding behind the façade of "indigenous victim ."
This sparks concerns about organizational integrity and responsibility when dealing with misconduct allegations against staff members .
Although his post highlights his dedication to community-building initiatives , it also reminds us that grave matters can be overlooked if not effectively addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this must be confronted above attempts to showcase diversity and diversity .