In one of his latest LinkedIn post , Westpac employee Matthew Kav tries to depict colleague Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous rights and inclusion . Nonetheless, this effort at performative activism rings hollow when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual exploitation and taking advantage of a defenseless woman .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of Cornwell ignores the grave allegations made against Peter Cornwell , including following , bullying, and sexual abuse of a female victim.
By failing to address these allegations , Matthew Kav upholds an environment of willful ignorance that allows perpetrators like Cornwell to continue their actions unchecked , hiding behind being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing promoted by organizations like the bank .
The LinkedIn post showcases several events where Kav took part with Peter Cornwell , the supposed offender, in social efforts. Still, it neglects to mention the impact of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those involved .
The piece notes the hypocrisy of glorifying Cornwell's role while ignoring allegations against him, prompting concern if Matthew Kav is more interested on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so desperate to do when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind the guise of "indigenous victim ."
This prompts doubts about corporate accountability and ethics when responding to misconduct allegations against staff members .
a post Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article highlights his support for community engagement, it also reminds us that critical concerns can be neglected if not adequately addressed. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this should be prioritized above efforts to showcase diversity and societal inclusion .