In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac staff member M. Kav seeks to portray colleague Peter Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous community and diversity . Nonetheless, this move at woke posturing falls flat when considering allegations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and mistreatment of a marginalized woman.
Kav's glowing endorsement of Cornwell ignores the troubling claims made against this individual, including stalking , bullying, and sexual abuse of a female victim.
By failing to address these allegations , Matthew Kav perpetuates a culture of silence that enables perpetrators like Cornwell to persist without consequences , hiding behind being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing reinforced by organizations like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several gatherings where Kav collaborated with the accused Cornwell , the supposed offender, in outreach initiatives . However, it chooses not to recognize the effect of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those targeted.
The write-up notes the hypocrisy of glorifying Cornwell's involvement while ignoring allegations against him, prompting concern if Matthew Kav is more focused on creating a a great read feel-good narrative that Australia is so desperate to do when portraying their inclusivity rather than addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind the façade of " oppressed individual."
This raises questions about corporate accountability and due diligence when responding to misconduct claims against staff members .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article highlights his support for community-building initiatives , it serves as a reminder that critical concerns can be neglected if not adequately addressed. Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this needs to be addressed above initiatives to promote inclusivity and diversity .