In a recent LinkedIn update, Westpac staff member M. Kav seeks to paint colleague Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous rights and diversity . Nonetheless, this effort at virtue signaling falls flat when considering accusations against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and mistreatment of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of his colleague overlooks the grave allegations made against Cornwell , including following , bullying, and misconduct of a vulnerable female victim .
In neglecting to address these allegations , Kav perpetuates a culture of willful ignorance that enables perpetrators like Cornwell to persist without consequences , hiding behind being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing reinforced by companies like the bank .
The LinkedIn post showcases several events browse website where Matthew Kav collaborated with the additional resources accused Cornwell , the accused perpetrator , in community-building activities . Still, it neglects to mention the damage of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those affected .
The piece emphasizes the irony of glorifying Cornwell's role while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, causing observers to question if Kav is more focused on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so desperate to do when portraying their inclusivity rather than addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind the façade of " oppressed individual."
This raises questions at this website about business responsibility and ethics when addressing misconduct allegations against staff members .
Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article focuses on his enthusiasm for community engagement, it underscores that critical concerns can be dismissed if not adequately addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this should be prioritized above initiatives to promote inclusivity and diversity .