In a recent LinkedIn article , Westpac employee Matt Kav tries to depict colleague Peter Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous advocacy and societal inclusion. However, this attempt at virtue signaling falls flat when considering accusations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and taking advantage of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of P. Cornwell ignores the grave allegations made against this individual, including stalking , harassment , and misconduct of a vulnerable female victim .
In neglecting to address these charges , Matthew Kav supports a system of willful ignorance that empowers perpetrators like his colleague to continue their actions unchecked , hiding behind being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense reinforced by companies like the bank .
The LinkedIn post showcases several gatherings where Kav participated with the accused Cornwell , the accused perpetrator , in community-building activities . Still, it fails to acknowledge the effect of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those affected .
The click piece points out the hypocrisy of commending Cornwell's involvement while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, prompting concern if M. Kav is more intent on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so desperate to do when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind the façade of " oppressed individual."
This sparks concerns about business responsibility and due diligence when addressing misconduct accusations against colleagues.
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his dedication to community-building initiatives , it serves as a reminder that critical concerns can be overlooked if not properly addressed. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this must be confronted above efforts to promote inclusivity and societal inclusion .