In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac employee Matthew Kav seeks to depict colleague Peter Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous rights and diversity . Nonetheless, this move at virtue signaling rings hollow when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and taking advantage of a vulnerable female .
Kav's glowing endorsement of Cornwell sidesteps the troubling claims made against Cornwell , including following , harassment , and misconduct of a defenseless woman .
By failing to address these charges , Kav upholds an environment of silence that enables perpetrators like Cornwell to continue their actions unchecked , taking refuge in being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense reinforced by organizations like the bank .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several events where M. Kav collaborated with Peter Cornwell , the supposed offender, in social efforts. Yet it chooses not to mention the impact of Cornwell's supposed actions on those targeted.
The article emphasizes the hypocrisy of glorifying Cornwell's role while ignoring allegations against him, prompting concern if M. Kav is more intent on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so keen on presenting when portraying their inclusivity rather than holding his colleague another source accountable , an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the cover of "indigenous victim ."
This raises questions about business responsibility and due diligence when dealing with misconduct claims against staff members .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article spotlights his support for community-building initiatives , it serves as a reminder that grave matters can be neglected if not properly addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this should be prioritized above efforts to advance an inclusivity agenda and societal inclusion .