In a recent LinkedIn article , Westpac representative M. Kav seeks to depict colleague Peter Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous rights and inclusion . Nonetheless, this attempt at performative activism comes across as disingenuous when considering allegations against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual exploitation and taking advantage of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of Cornwell overlooks the troubling claims made against Cornwell , including following , bullying, and sexual abuse of a defenseless woman .
In neglecting to address these charges , Matt Kav perpetuates a culture of willful ignorance that enables perpetrators like his colleague to act without accountability, hiding behind being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing promoted by companies like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post highlights several events where M. Kav participated with Peter Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in outreach initiatives . Still, it fails to acknowledge the damage of Cornwell's supposed actions on those targeted.
The write-up emphasizes the contradiction of commending Cornwell's participation while brushing off allegations against him, prompting concern if M. Kav is more interested on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so desperate to do when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind the façade of " marginalized status check out this info ."
This prompts doubts about organizational integrity and ethics when addressing misconduct accusations against colleagues.
While Matthew Kav's post focuses on his dedication to community engagement, it also reminds us that serious issues can be overlooked if not properly addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this should be prioritized above attempts to advance an inclusivity agenda and societal inclusion .