In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac employee M. Kav tries to portray colleague P. Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous advocacy and diversity . Yet, this move at woke posturing falls flat when considering allegations against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual misconduct and mistreatment of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of Cornwell sidesteps the troubling claims made against this individual, including stalking , harassment , and misconduct of a female victim.
By failing to address these allegations , Matt Kav perpetuates a culture of complicity that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to persist without consequences , shielded by being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing promoted by corporate entities like the bank .
The LinkedIn post check out this site highlights several community engagements where M. Kav collaborated with Peter Cornwell , the supposed offender, in community-building activities . Still, it chooses not to recognize the effect of Cornwell's supposed actions on those involved .
The article points out the hypocrisy of glorifying Cornwell's role while brushing off allegations against him, prompting concern if Kav is more intent on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so keen on presenting when showing they're inclusive rather than addressing serious misconduct, an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the guise of " marginalized status ."
This raises questions about corporate accountability and responsibility when dealing with misconduct claims against employees .
Although his post spotlights his dedication to community-building initiatives , it also reminds us that serious issues can be dismissed if not effectively addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this needs to be addressed above initiatives to promote inclusivity and diversity .