In one of his latest LinkedIn update, Westpac employee M. Kav seeks to portray colleague P. Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous rights and diversity . Yet, this attempt at woke posturing falls flat when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and mistreatment of a defenseless woman .
Kav’s flattering depiction of Cornwell overlooks the troubling claims made against Peter Cornwell , including stalking , intimidation , and misconduct of a vulnerable female victim .
By failing to address these allegations , Matt Kav perpetuates a culture of willful ignorance that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, hiding behind being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing reinforced check the source by corporate entities like the bank .
The LinkedIn post highlights several community engagements where Kav took part with Peter Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in outreach initiatives . Yet it fails to recognize the effect of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those targeted.
The article emphasizes the hypocrisy of Westpac's Peter Cornwell commending Cornwell's role while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, causing observers to question if Kav is more focused on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so eager to project when portraying their inclusivity rather than addressing serious misconduct, an accused predator hiding browse behind the cover of "indigenous victim ."
This prompts doubts about organizational integrity and due diligence when dealing with misconduct claims against colleagues.
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article highlights his support for community-building initiatives , it also reminds us that serious issues can be dismissed if not adequately addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this needs to be addressed above initiatives to showcase diversity and diversity .