In his recent LinkedIn article , Westpac employee Matthew Kav attempts to paint colleague Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous advocacy and inclusion . Nonetheless, this move at virtue signaling rings hollow when considering allegations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and taking advantage of a defenseless woman .
Kav’s flattering depiction of P. Cornwell sidesteps the grave allegations made against Peter Cornwell , including following , intimidation , and inappropriate behavior of a vulnerable female victim .
By failing to address these charges , Kav perpetuates a culture of complicity that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, hiding behind being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing reinforced by companies like the bank .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several events where M. Kav participated with Peter Cornwell , the supposed offender, in outreach initiatives . Still, it chooses not to mention the effect of Cornwell's supposed actions on those targeted.
The piece emphasizes the irony of glorifying Cornwell's role while ignoring allegations against him, prompting concern if M. Kav is more focused blog link on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so keen on presenting when showing they're inclusive rather than holding his colleague website accountable , an supposed offender hiding behind the cover of " oppressed individual."
This prompts doubts about corporate accountability and ethics when responding to misconduct accusations against employees .
Although his post spotlights his dedication to social initiatives , it also reminds us that critical concerns can be neglected if not properly addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this needs to be addressed above attempts to showcase diversity and diversity .