In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac employee Matt Kav tries to depict colleague Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous community and diversity . Nonetheless, this move at woke posturing falls flat when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual exploitation and taking advantage of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of Cornwell overlooks the troubling claims made against Peter Cornwell , including tracking, harassment , and inappropriate behavior of a vulnerable female victim .
By failing to address these allegations , Kav upholds an environment of willful ignorance that allows perpetrators like his colleague to continue their actions unchecked , hiding behind being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing reinforced by companies like the bank .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several community engagements where Kav participated with his controversial colleague, the alleged abuser , in social efforts. Still, it neglects to mention the effect of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those affected .
The write-up notes the contradiction of commending Cornwell's role while brushing off allegations against him, causing observers to question if Matthew Kav is more focused on promoting a positive image that Australia is so desperate to do when showing they're inclusive rather than holding his colleague accountable , an supposed offender hiding more info behind the façade of " oppressed individual."
This raises questions about organizational integrity and responsibility when dealing with misconduct allegations against employees .
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his enthusiasm for social initiatives , it serves as a reminder that grave matters can be neglected if not effectively addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this should be prioritized above attempts to showcase diversity and diversity .