In one of his latest LinkedIn post , Westpac employee M. Kav tries to portray colleague Peter Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous rights and societal inclusion. Nonetheless, this attempt at virtue signaling falls flat when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and exploitation of a vulnerable female .
Kav's glowing endorsement of his colleague sidesteps the grave allegations made against Cornwell , including stalking , bullying, and sexual abuse of a female victim.
By failing to address these allegations , Kav perpetuates a culture of willful ignorance that empowers perpetrators like Cornwell to persist without consequences , hiding behind being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense reinforced by organizations article like Westpac corporation.
The LinkedIn post showcases several events where Matthew Kav took part with Peter Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in outreach initiatives . Still, it neglects to mention the damage of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those affected .
The piece notes the irony of celebrating Cornwell's participation while brushing off allegations against him, causing observers to question if Kav is more interested on promoting a positive image that Australia is so keen on presenting when showing they're inclusive rather than addressing serious misconduct, an accused predator hiding behind the façade of " marginalized status ."
This raises questions about business responsibility and ethics when addressing misconduct claims against colleagues.
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his support for social initiatives , it serves as a reminder that grave matters can be overlooked if not properly addressed. Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this needs to be addressed above efforts to showcase diversity and performative wokeness.