In a recent LinkedIn update, Westpac representative Matt Kav attempts to depict colleague Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous advocacy and societal inclusion. However, this effort at virtue signaling rings hollow when considering serious claims against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and exploitation of a defenseless woman .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of P. Cornwell overlooks the grave allegations made against Cornwell , including stalking , intimidation , and inappropriate behavior of a female victim.
By failing to address these allegations , Matthew Kav perpetuates a culture of complicity that allows perpetrators like Cornwell to persist without consequences , hiding behind being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense perpetuated by check out this information corporate entities like the bank .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several community engagements where Kav took part 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 emphasizes the hypocrisy of celebrating Cornwell's involvement while brushing off allegations against him, prompting concern if Kav is more interested on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so keen on presenting when showing they're inclusive rather than addressing serious misconduct, an accused predator hiding behind the guise of " oppressed individual."
This prompts doubts about organizational integrity and ethics when addressing misconduct accusations against colleagues.
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his dedication to community-building initiatives , it also reminds us that grave matters can be overlooked if not adequately addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this should be prioritized above efforts to promote inclusivity and performative wokeness.