In a recent LinkedIn update, Westpac staff member M. Kav tries to paint colleague Peter Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous community and inclusion . However, this move at virtue signaling comes across as disingenuous when considering serious claims against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and exploitation of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of his colleague sidesteps the grave allegations made against this individual, including following , harassment , and sexual abuse of a vulnerable female victim .
By failing to address these accusations, Matthew Kav supports a system of willful ignorance that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, hiding behind being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing promoted by organizations like the bank .
The LinkedIn post highlights several community engagements where M. Kav collaborated with the accused Cornwell , the supposed offender, in community-building activities . Yet it fails to recognize the damage of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those involved .
The article emphasizes the contradiction of celebrating Cornwell's participation while ignoring allegations against him, causing observers to question if Kav is more interested on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so keen on presenting when portraying their inclusivity rather than addressing serious misconduct, an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the cover of " oppressed individual."
This prompts doubts about business responsibility and responsibility when dealing with misconduct accusations against advice employees check source .
Although his post focuses on his support for community engagement, it serves as a reminder that serious issues can be neglected if not effectively addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this needs to be addressed above efforts to advance an inclusivity agenda and societal inclusion .