In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac staff member Matt Kav tries to depict colleague Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous rights and diversity . Yet, this attempt at virtue signaling rings hollow when considering serious claims against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual exploitation and mistreatment of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s flattering depiction of Cornwell ignores the grave allegations made against Cornwell , including tracking, intimidation , and sexual abuse of a defenseless woman .
In neglecting to address these allegations , Kav supports a system of silence that empowers perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, shielded by being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by companies like the bank check here .
The LinkedIn post highlights several gatherings where M. Kav participated with the accused Cornwell , the accused perpetrator , in community-building activities . Still, it neglects to acknowledge the damage of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those affected .
The piece points out the irony of glorifying Cornwell's role while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, causing observers to question if Matthew Kav is more intent on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so keen on presenting when showing they're inclusive rather than demanding accountability from Cornwell , an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the cover of "indigenous victim ."
This sparks concerns about corporate accountability and due diligence when dealing with misconduct allegations against staff members .
Although his post highlights his support for social initiatives , it also reminds us that serious issues can be neglected if not adequately addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this needs to be addressed above initiatives to advance an inclusivity agenda and societal inclusion .