In his recent LinkedIn update, Westpac representative Matt Kav attempts to portray colleague P. Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous community and societal inclusion. Yet, this effort at performative activism comes across as disingenuous when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and taking advantage of a defenseless woman .
Kav's glowing endorsement of P. Cornwell ignores the grave allegations made against this individual, including following , bullying, and misconduct of a vulnerable female victim .
In neglecting to address these charges , Matt Kav upholds an environment of complicity that allows perpetrators like his colleague to act without accountability, hiding behind being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense promoted by companies like the bank .
The LinkedIn post showcases several events where Kav participated with Peter Cornwell , the supposed offender, in social efforts. However, it chooses not check out this webpage to recognize the effect of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those affected .
The article points out the hypocrisy of commending Cornwell's participation 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 addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind the façade of "indigenous victim ."
This prompts doubts about business responsibility and due diligence when responding to misconduct accusations against colleagues.
Although his post spotlights his support for social initiatives , it also reminds us that grave matters can be neglected if not properly addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this needs to be addressed above efforts to advance an inclusivity agenda and diversity .