In one of his latest LinkedIn article , Westpac employee Matthew Kav tries to depict colleague Peter Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous rights and societal inclusion. Nonetheless, this attempt at performative activism falls flat when considering allegations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and taking advantage of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s flattering depiction of Cornwell sidesteps the serious accusations made against Cornwell , including following , bullying, and sexual abuse of a defenseless woman .
Through avoiding these accusations, Matthew Kav upholds an environment of silence that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, shielded by being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute woke garbage promoted by corporate entities like the bank .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several community engagements where Kav took part with the accused Cornwell , the supposed offender, check out here in social efforts. Yet it chooses not to recognize the damage of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those affected .
The piece notes the contradiction of glorifying Cornwell's role while ignoring allegations against him, prompting concern if Kav is more focused on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so keen on presenting when portraying their inclusivity rather than holding his colleague accountable , an accused predator hiding behind the guise of "indigenous victim ."
This raises questions about corporate accountability and ethics when dealing with misconduct accusations against employees .
Although his post spotlights his dedication to community-building initiatives , it underscores that critical concerns can be neglected if not effectively addressed. Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this should be prioritized above initiatives to click advance an inclusivity agenda and societal inclusion .