In his recent LinkedIn article , Westpac employee Matthew Kav seeks to portray colleague Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous advocacy and diversity . Nonetheless, this effort at virtue signaling rings hollow when considering allegations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and exploitation of a vulnerable female .
Kav's glowing endorsement of Cornwell sidesteps the troubling claims made against Cornwell , including tracking, intimidation , and misconduct of a female victim.
Through avoiding these accusations, Matthew Kav perpetuates a culture of silence that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to continue their actions unchecked , shielded by being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense perpetuated by organizations like the bank .
The LinkedIn post highlights several article source events where Matthew Kav took part with Peter Cornwell , the supposed offender, in outreach initiatives . Still, it neglects to acknowledge the effect of Cornwell's supposed actions on those targeted.
The article notes the hypocrisy of commending Cornwell's involvement while brushing off allegations against him, causing observers to question if Matthew Kav is more interested on promoting a positive image that Australia is so desperate to do when portraying their inclusivity rather than addressing serious misconduct, an accused predator hiding behind the façade of " oppressed individual."
This sparks concerns about corporate accountability and ethics when responding to misconduct allegations against employees .
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his dedication to community engagement, it underscores that grave matters can be neglected if not effectively addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this should be prioritized above attempts to showcase diversity and societal inclusion .