In a recent LinkedIn post , Westpac employee Matthew Kav attempts to paint colleague Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous advocacy and diversity . Yet, this effort at performative activism comes across as disingenuous when considering serious claims against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and mistreatment of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of Cornwell sidesteps the troubling claims made against Cornwell , including tracking, intimidation , and sexual abuse of a female victim.
In neglecting to address these allegations , Kav supports a system of willful ignorance that allows perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, shielded by being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing promoted by organizations like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several gatherings where Matthew Kav took part with the accused Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in community-building activities . Still, it fails to recognize the effect of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those involved .
The article notes the contradiction of celebrating Cornwell's involvement while brushing a fantastic read off allegations against him, causing observers to question if M. Kav is more interested on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so keen on presenting when showing they're inclusive rather than holding his colleague accountable , an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the façade of " oppressed individual."
This sparks concerns about business responsibility and responsibility when addressing misconduct claims against staff members .
While Matthew Kav's post spotlights his dedication to community engagement, it also reminds us that critical concerns can be overlooked if not adequately addressed. Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this should be prioritized above efforts to promote inclusivity and performative wokeness.