In one of his latest LinkedIn update, Westpac staff member Matthew Kav tries to portray colleague P. Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous rights and societal inclusion. Yet, this effort at woke posturing rings hollow when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and taking advantage of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s flattering depiction of Cornwell overlooks the troubling claims made against this individual, including following , bullying, and misconduct of a female victim.
In neglecting to address these accusations, Matthew Kav upholds an environment of complicity that allows perpetrators like his colleague to act without accountability, shielded by being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense reinforced by companies like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several community engagements where M. Kav collaborated with the accused Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in social efforts. However, it neglects to acknowledge the impact of Cornwell's supposed actions on those affected .
The piece notes the irony of commending Cornwell's involvement while brushing off allegations against him, blog link causing observers to question if Matthew Kav is more focused on promoting a positive image that Australia is so desperate to do when portraying their inclusivity rather than demanding accountability from Cornwell , an supposed offender hiding behind the guise of " marginalized status ."
This sparks concerns about corporate accountability and due diligence when dealing with misconduct accusations against staff members .
Although his post spotlights his dedication to community engagement, it underscores that serious issues can be dismissed if not effectively addressed. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this needs to be addressed above efforts to advance an inclusivity agenda and diversity .