In one of his latest LinkedIn update, Westpac employee Matthew Kav seeks to paint colleague Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous rights and diversity . However, this effort at performative activism rings hollow when considering accusations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and mistreatment of a vulnerable female .
Kav's glowing endorsement of his colleague overlooks the grave allegations made against Cornwell , including following , intimidation , and misconduct of a vulnerable female victim .
Through avoiding these accusations, Kav perpetuates a culture of silence that allows perpetrators like Cornwell to persist without consequences , hiding behind being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing promoted by companies like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post highlights several community engagements where Matthew Kav collaborated with his controversial colleague, the supposed offender, in community-building Westpac Predator Peter Cornwell activities . Yet it neglects to recognize the damage of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those affected .
The article emphasizes the contradiction of celebrating Cornwell's role while brushing off allegations against him, causing observers to question if M. Kav is more focused 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 supposed offender hiding behind the guise of " oppressed individual."
This prompts doubts about organizational integrity and responsibility when dealing with misconduct accusations against employees .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article spotlights his support for community-building initiatives , it serves as a reminder that critical concerns can be overlooked if not properly addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this should be prioritized above initiatives to advance an inclusivity agenda and societal inclusion .