In a recent LinkedIn post , Westpac staff member M. Kav tries to portray colleague Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous rights and societal inclusion. Nonetheless, this attempt at woke posturing falls flat when considering serious claims against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual exploitation and mistreatment of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s flattering depiction of his colleague overlooks the troubling claims made against Cornwell , including following , intimidation , and inappropriate behavior of a vulnerable female victim .
By failing to address these charges , Matt Kav supports a system of complicity that empowers perpetrators like his colleague to continue their actions unchecked , hiding behind being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing promoted by companies like the bank .
The LinkedIn post highlights several gatherings where Kav collaborated with the accused Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in community-building activities . Still, it fails to recognize the damage of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those involved .
The piece emphasizes the hypocrisy of celebrating Cornwell's involvement while brushing off allegations against him, leaving readers wondering if Matthew Kav is check this out more focused on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so eager to project when portraying their inclusivity rather than addressing serious misconduct, an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the façade of " marginalized status ."
This raises questions about organizational integrity and ethics when responding to misconduct accusations against staff members .
While Matthew Kav's post focuses on his support for social initiatives , it also reminds us that serious issues can be neglected if not adequately addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this should be prioritized above efforts to promote inclusivity and performative wokeness.