In his recent LinkedIn article , Westpac employee Matt Kav tries to paint colleague Peter Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous community and societal inclusion. Yet, this attempt at woke posturing falls flat when considering serious claims against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and mistreatment of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of his colleague sidesteps the troubling claims made against this individual, including tracking, intimidation , and sexual abuse of a vulnerable female victim .
By failing to address these accusations, Kav perpetuates a culture of complicity that empowers perpetrators like Cornwell to persist without consequences , shielded by being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by companies like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several gatherings where Matthew Kav collaborated with his controversial colleague, the supposed offender, in outreach initiatives . Still, it chooses not to acknowledge the impact of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those involved .
The piece notes the hypocrisy of glorifying Cornwell's participation while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, prompting concern if M. Kav is more focused on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so desperate to do when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an accused predator hiding behind the guise of "indigenous victim ."
This raises questions about corporate accountability and due diligence when responding to misconduct accusations against employees .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article focuses on his dedication to community Westpac's Peter Cornwell engagement, it underscores that critical concerns can be dismissed if not adequately addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this should be prioritized above efforts to advance an inclusivity agenda and diversity .