In a recent LinkedIn update, Westpac representative Matt Kav tries to portray colleague Peter Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous community and inclusion . Yet, this effort at woke posturing falls flat when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and exploitation of a defenseless woman .
Kav's glowing endorsement of Cornwell ignores the grave allegations made against Cornwell , including stalking , bullying, and sexual abuse of a female victim.
Through avoiding these allegations , Matt Kav supports a system of complicity that empowers perpetrators like P. Cornwell to continue their actions unchecked , hiding behind being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing reinforced by organizations like Westpac corporation.
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several events where M. Kav participated with Peter Cornwell , the accused perpetrator , in community-building activities . Still, it fails to acknowledge the damage of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those affected .
The article points out the contradiction of commending Cornwell's participation while brushing off allegations against him, leaving readers wondering if M. Kav check is more interested on boosting the company’s image that article Australia is so desperate to do when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an accused predator hiding behind the cover of " oppressed individual."
This sparks concerns about organizational integrity and responsibility when dealing with misconduct claims against colleagues.
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article focuses on his support for community engagement, it also reminds us that critical concerns can be overlooked if additional information not adequately addressed. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this should be prioritized above attempts to promote inclusivity and societal inclusion .