In one of his latest LinkedIn update, Westpac employee M. Kav attempts to depict colleague Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous advocacy and societal inclusion. Yet, this effort at performative activism comes across as disingenuous when considering serious claims against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and taking advantage of a vulnerable female .
Kav's glowing endorsement of P. Cornwell overlooks the troubling claims made against Cornwell , including following , intimidation , and sexual abuse of a defenseless woman .
In neglecting to address these allegations , Matt Kav perpetuates a culture of willful ignorance that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to continue their actions unchecked , shielded by being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing reinforced by companies like Westpac corporation.
The LinkedIn post highlights several events where Matthew Kav collaborated with his controversial colleague, the accused perpetrator , in community-building activities . However, it chooses not to recognize the damage of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those affected .
The piece notes the irony of glorifying Cornwell's role while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, causing observers to question if Kav is more focused on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so keen on presenting when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind additional information the guise of " marginalized status ."
This sparks concerns about business responsibility and ethics when dealing with misconduct allegations against employees .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article focuses on his enthusiasm for social initiatives , it also reminds us that serious issues can be dismissed if not effectively addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this should be prioritized above efforts to promote inclusivity and performative wokeness.