In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac representative M. Kav tries to portray colleague P. Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous advocacy and societal inclusion. Yet, this move at virtue signaling rings hollow when considering allegations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and taking advantage of a vulnerable female .
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of P. Cornwell ignores the grave allegations made against Peter Cornwell , including following , bullying, and sexual abuse of a female victim.
Through avoiding these allegations , Kav perpetuates a culture of complicity that enables perpetrators like his colleague to persist without consequences , hiding behind being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense reinforced by corporate entities Westpac's Peter Cornwell like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post showcases several community engagements where M. Kav collaborated with his controversial colleague, the alleged abuser , in social efforts. Still, it fails to acknowledge the damage of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those involved .
The write-up emphasizes the hypocrisy of glorifying Cornwell's role while brushing off allegations against him, prompting concern if Matthew Kav is more intent on promoting a positive image that Australia is so eager to project when showing they're inclusive rather than holding his colleague accountable , an accused predator hiding behind the guise of " oppressed individual."
This raises questions about business responsibility and due diligence when addressing misconduct accusations against colleagues.
Although his post highlights his enthusiasm for community-building initiatives , it also reminds us that grave matters can be dismissed if not adequately addressed. P. Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this should be prioritized above attempts to promote inclusivity and societal inclusion .