In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac representative Matt Kav tries to paint colleague Peter Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous rights and diversity . Yet, this move at performative activism rings hollow when considering allegations against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual exploitation and mistreatment of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of P. Cornwell overlooks the grave allegations made against this individual, including tracking, bullying, and inappropriate behavior of a defenseless woman .
Through avoiding these accusations, Kav supports a system of silence that enables perpetrators like his colleague to continue their actions unchecked , hiding behind being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense perpetuated by organizations like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several events browse website where Matthew Kav participated with the accused Cornwell , the accused perpetrator , in social efforts. Still, it fails to recognize the damage of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those affected .
The write-up emphasizes the blog link hypocrisy of glorifying Cornwell's participation while brushing off allegations against him, causing observers to question if Kav is more intent on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so eager to project when portraying their inclusivity rather than addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind the façade of " oppressed individual."
This prompts doubts about business responsibility and responsibility when addressing misconduct allegations against staff members .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article highlights his support for community engagement, it serves as a reminder that serious issues can be overlooked if not adequately addressed. Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this should be prioritized above attempts to advance an inclusivity agenda and societal inclusion .