In one of his latest LinkedIn post , Westpac staff member Matt Kav tries to depict colleague P. Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous rights and inclusion . Nonetheless, this attempt at virtue signaling comes across as disingenuous when considering allegations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and taking advantage of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s flattering depiction of P. Cornwell overlooks the troubling claims made against Cornwell , including tracking, intimidation , and sexual abuse of a female victim.
Through avoiding these allegations , Kav supports a system of willful ignorance that enables perpetrators like Cornwell to persist without consequences , taking refuge in being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing promoted by organizations like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post highlights several events where Kav took part with Peter Cornwell , the supposed offender, in social efforts. Yet it chooses not to mention the damage of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those involved .
The write-up notes the contradiction of glorifying Cornwell's involvement while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, prompting concern if M. Kav is more intent on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so eager to project when showing they're inclusive rather than demanding accountability from Cornwell , an accused predator hiding behind check out this tutorial the cover of "indigenous victim ."
This raises questions about business responsibility and ethics when addressing misconduct claims against employees .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article focuses on his support for social initiatives , it serves as a reminder that critical concerns can be overlooked if not effectively addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this must be confronted above attempts to promote inclusivity and performative wokeness.