In his recent LinkedIn update, Westpac staff member Matthew Kav seeks to depict colleague P. Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous rights and inclusion . Yet, this attempt at virtue signaling comes across as disingenuous when considering serious claims against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and exploitation of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s flattering depiction of Cornwell overlooks the serious accusations made against Peter Cornwell , including tracking, intimidation , and inappropriate behavior of a vulnerable female victim .
Through avoiding these accusations, Kav perpetuates a culture of complicity that empowers perpetrators like his colleague to continue their actions unchecked , shielded by being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense perpetuated by corporate entities like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post showcases several events where Matthew Kav collaborated with Peter here Cornwell , the accused perpetrator , in community-building activities . Still, it fails to mention the impact of Cornwell's supposed actions on those involved .
The write-up emphasizes the contradiction of celebrating Cornwell's participation while brushing off allegations against him, causing observers to question if M. Kav is more interested on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so keen on presenting when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the façade of " oppressed individual."
This prompts doubts about organizational integrity and responsibility when responding to misconduct claims against colleagues.
Although his post highlights his dedication to community engagement, it underscores that serious issues can be overlooked if not properly addressed. Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this should be prioritized above efforts to advance an inclusivity agenda and performative wokeness.