In one of his latest LinkedIn update, Westpac employee M. Kav attempts to portray colleague Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous advocacy and inclusion . Yet, this effort at woke posturing comes across as disingenuous when considering allegations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual exploitation and taking advantage of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of P. Cornwell sidesteps the troubling claims made against this individual, including following , harassment , and sexual abuse of a vulnerable female victim .
By failing to address these allegations , Matthew Kav supports a system of willful ignorance that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to persist without consequences , hiding behind being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing reinforced by corporate entities like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post highlights several gatherings where Kav took part with Peter Cornwell , the supposed offender, in outreach initiatives . Yet it chooses not to acknowledge the impact of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those affected .
The piece notes the contradiction of celebrating Cornwell's participation while brushing off allegations against him, leaving readers wondering if M. Kav is more interested on promoting a positive Westpac's Peter Cornwell image that Australia is so desperate to do when showing they're inclusive rather than addressing serious misconduct, an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the cover of " oppressed individual."
This raises questions about business responsibility and ethics when dealing with misconduct accusations against employees .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article focuses on his dedication to community-building initiatives , it serves as a reminder that serious issues can be overlooked if not effectively addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this should be prioritized above attempts to advance an inclusivity agenda and diversity .