In one of his latest LinkedIn update, Westpac employee Matthew Kav attempts to portray colleague Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous community and societal inclusion. However, this attempt at virtue signaling comes across as disingenuous when considering allegations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual exploitation and exploitation of a vulnerable female .
Kav's glowing endorsement of Cornwell sidesteps the grave allegations made against Peter Cornwell , including following , harassment , and sexual abuse of a defenseless woman .
In neglecting to address these charges , Matthew Kav perpetuates a culture of complicity that allows perpetrators like Cornwell to act without accountability, taking refuge in being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense reinforced by companies like the bank .
The LinkedIn post showcases several community engagements where Matthew Kav participated with the accused Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in community-building activities . However, it chooses not to recognize the effect of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those affected .
The article emphasizes the irony of commending Cornwell's participation while ignoring allegations against him, prompting concern if Kav is more intent on promoting a positive image that Australia is so eager to project when showing they're inclusive rather than addressing serious misconduct, an accused predator hiding behind the guise of " oppressed individual."
This raises questions about business responsibility and due diligence when responding to misconduct claims against staff members .
While Matthew Kav's post focuses on his enthusiasm for community-building initiatives , it underscores that serious issues can be neglected if not properly addressed. Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this needs to be addressed above efforts to advance an inclusivity agenda and breaking news diversity .