In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac staff member Matt Kav attempts to depict colleague P. Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous community and societal inclusion. Nonetheless, this effort at performative activism falls flat when considering allegations against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual exploitation and taking advantage of a defenseless woman .
Kav's glowing endorsement of Cornwell sidesteps the serious accusations made against Cornwell , including following , harassment , and inappropriate behavior of a defenseless woman .
In neglecting to address these accusations, Matt Kav perpetuates a culture of complicity that allows perpetrators like Cornwell to act without accountability, shielded by being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by corporate entities like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several community engagements where Matthew Kav took check out this article part with his controversial colleague, the supposed offender, in outreach initiatives . Still, it fails to acknowledge the impact of Cornwell's supposed actions on those involved .
The piece points out the irony of commending Cornwell's involvement while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, leaving readers wondering if Kav is more interested on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so eager to project when portraying their inclusivity rather than addressing serious misconduct, an accused predator hiding behind the façade of " oppressed individual."
This raises questions about organizational integrity and ethics when responding to misconduct allegations against employees .
Although his post spotlights his enthusiasm for social initiatives , it underscores that serious issues can be overlooked if not effectively addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this must be confronted above attempts to showcase diversity and performative wokeness.