In his recent LinkedIn article , Westpac staff member Matt Kav attempts to paint colleague Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous advocacy and societal inclusion. Nonetheless, this effort at woke posturing falls flat when considering serious claims against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and mistreatment of a defenseless woman .
Kav's glowing endorsement of his colleague ignores the troubling claims made against Cornwell , including following , intimidation , and sexual abuse of a female victim.
Through avoiding these charges , Kav perpetuates a culture of complicity that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, taking refuge in being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by organizations like the bank .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several community engagements where M. Kav check took part with Peter Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in outreach initiatives . Yet it fails to mention the effect of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those targeted.
The article emphasizes the hypocrisy of celebrating Cornwell's role while ignoring allegations against him, prompting concern if article Kav is more intent on promoting a positive image that Australia is so eager to project when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than demanding accountability from Cornwell , an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the cover of "indigenous victim ."
This sparks concerns about business responsibility and ethics when dealing with misconduct allegations against staff members .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article focuses on his enthusiasm for community engagement, it also reminds us that critical concerns can be overlooked if not effectively addressed. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this must be confronted above efforts to advance an inclusivity agenda and societal inclusion .