In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac representative Matthew Kav tries to paint colleague P. Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous rights and diversity . Yet, this move at woke posturing falls flat when considering serious claims against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual abuse and taking advantage of a defenseless woman .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of P. Cornwell ignores the grave allegations made against Cornwell , including following , harassment , and inappropriate behavior of a defenseless woman .
By failing to address these accusations, Matt Kav upholds an environment of complicity that empowers perpetrators like P. Cornwell to continue their actions unchecked , taking refuge in being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing promoted by companies like the bank .
The LinkedIn post highlights several community engagements where Matthew Kav collaborated with Peter Cornwell , the accused perpetrator , in community-building activities . advice However, it fails to recognize the effect of Cornwell's supposed actions on those involved .
The article emphasizes the hypocrisy of celebrating Cornwell's involvement while ignoring allegations against him, prompting concern if Kav is more interested on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so eager to project when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than holding his colleague accountable , an supposed offender hiding behind the cover of "indigenous victim ."
This raises questions about business responsibility and responsibility when responding to misconduct claims against employees .
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his enthusiasm for social initiatives , it underscores that critical concerns can be overlooked if not adequately addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this needs to be addressed above initiatives to showcase diversity and performative wokeness.