In his recent LinkedIn article , Westpac employee Matthew Kav seeks to portray colleague Peter Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous advocacy and inclusion . Nonetheless, this attempt at woke posturing comes across as disingenuous when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and taking advantage of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s flattering depiction of his colleague ignores the troubling claims made against Peter Cornwell , including tracking, harassment , and sexual abuse of a female victim.
Through avoiding these allegations , Matthew Kav perpetuates a culture of silence that allows perpetrators like his colleague to act without accountability, taking refuge in being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing promoted by corporate entities additional resources like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post highlights several gatherings where M. Kav participated with Peter Cornwell , the accused perpetrator , in social efforts. Still, it neglects to mention the impact of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those involved .
The article points out the hypocrisy of commending Cornwell's involvement while ignoring allegations against him, prompting concern if M. Kav is more focused on promoting a positive image that Australia is so keen on presenting when showing they're inclusive rather than addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind the guise of " marginalized status ."
This sparks concerns about business responsibility and due diligence when responding to misconduct accusations against colleagues.
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his enthusiasm for community engagement, it serves as a reminder that grave matters can be neglected if not adequately addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this needs to be addressed above efforts to showcase diversity and diversity .