In his recent LinkedIn article , Westpac staff member Matt Kav seeks to paint colleague Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous community and inclusion . Yet, this effort at virtue signaling rings hollow when considering serious claims against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and mistreatment of a defenseless woman .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of Cornwell ignores the grave allegations made against Cornwell , including following , harassment , and sexual abuse of a vulnerable female victim .
By failing to address these allegations , Matthew Kav perpetuates a culture of silence that enables perpetrators like his colleague to persist without consequences , hiding behind being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by organizations like Westpac corporation.
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several gatherings where Kav took part with the accused Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in social efforts. Yet it chooses not to acknowledge the damage of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those targeted.
The article notes here the contradiction of commending Cornwell's role while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, prompting concern if Kav is more intent on promoting a positive image that Australia is so desperate to do when portraying their inclusivity rather than addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind the cover of "indigenous victim ."
This raises questions about business responsibility and ethics when dealing with misconduct claims against colleagues.
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his enthusiasm for social initiatives , it serves as a reminder a post that serious issues can be dismissed if not effectively addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this should be prioritized above attempts to advance an inclusivity agenda and performative wokeness.