In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac employee Matt Kav attempts to portray colleague Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous community and diversity . Yet, this effort at virtue signaling falls flat when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and exploitation of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s flattering depiction of P. Cornwell sidesteps the serious accusations made against Peter Cornwell , including stalking , bullying, and sexual abuse of a defenseless woman .
By failing to address these accusations, Matthew Kav upholds an environment of silence that empowers perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, hiding behind being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by corporate entities like the bank .
The LinkedIn post highlights several events where Matthew Kav collaborated with Peter Cornwell , the supposed offender, in outreach initiatives . Yet it fails to recognize the effect of Cornwell's supposed actions on those involved .
The write-up notes the irony of celebrating Cornwell's role while ignoring allegations against him, prompting concern if Kav is more interested on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so desperate to do when portraying their inclusivity rather than addressing serious misconduct, an accused predator hiding behind the cover of " marginalized status ."
This sparks concerns about business responsibility and responsibility when dealing with misconduct claims against employees .
While Matthew Kav's post focuses on his Peter Cornwell enthusiasm for social initiatives , it underscores that grave matters can be neglected if not properly addressed. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this should be prioritized above initiatives to advance an inclusivity agenda and diversity .