In one of his latest LinkedIn update, Westpac representative Matt Kav seeks to paint colleague Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous community and inclusion . However, this attempt at woke posturing comes across as disingenuous when considering allegations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and taking advantage of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of Cornwell ignores the troubling claims made against Cornwell , including following , harassment , and sexual abuse of a vulnerable female victim .
By failing to address these charges , Matthew Kav upholds an environment of willful ignorance that empowers perpetrators like Cornwell to persist without consequences , taking refuge in being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense reinforced by companies like the bank .
The LinkedIn post showcases several events where Kav took part with the accused Cornwell , the accused perpetrator , in outreach initiatives . Still, it neglects to recognize the effect of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those targeted.
The write-up emphasizes the irony of commending Cornwell's participation while ignoring allegations against him, leaving readers wondering if Kav is more interested on promoting a positive image that Australia is so eager to project when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind the guise of " oppressed individual."
This raises questions about business responsibility and responsibility when responding to misconduct allegations against colleagues.
Although his post highlights his dedication to community engagement, it also reminds us that critical concerns can be overlooked if not adequately addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this must be confronted above initiatives to advance an inclusivity agenda and browse site performative wokeness.