In his recent LinkedIn article , Westpac representative Matthew Kav seeks to depict colleague P. Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous advocacy and diversity . Nonetheless, this effort at performative activism comes across as disingenuous when considering serious claims against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and mistreatment of a vulnerable female .
Kav's glowing endorsement of his colleague sidesteps the grave allegations made against Cornwell , including tracking, intimidation , and inappropriate behavior of a female victim.
Through avoiding these accusations, Kav perpetuates a culture of complicity that allows perpetrators like Cornwell to act without accountability, shielded by being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by corporate entities like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post highlights several gatherings where Kav collaborated with his controversial colleague, the accused perpetrator , in community-building activities . Still, it fails to acknowledge the impact of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those involved .
The write-up notes the contradiction of celebrating Cornwell's participation while ignoring allegations against him, leaving readers wondering if Kav is more intent on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so keen on presenting when showing they're inclusive rather than holding his check source colleague accountable , an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the guise of " oppressed individual."
This sparks concerns about organizational integrity and due diligence when responding to misconduct allegations against staff members .
Although his post focuses on his dedication to community-building initiatives , it also reminds us that grave matters can be overlooked if not effectively addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this must be confronted above attempts to advance an inclusivity agenda and diversity .