In one of his latest LinkedIn update, Westpac staff member M. Kav attempts to portray colleague Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous advocacy and inclusion . However, this attempt at performative activism rings hollow when considering allegations against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual misconduct and taking advantage of a marginalized woman.
Kav’s praise-filled commentary of Cornwell sidesteps the troubling claims made against Peter Cornwell , including tracking, harassment , and inappropriate behavior of a defenseless woman .
By failing to address these charges , Kav upholds an environment of complicity that allows perpetrators like his colleague to continue their actions unchecked , hiding behind being a "vulnerable Indigenous person additional info ," absolute performative posturing reinforced by corporate entities like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several events where Kav collaborated with his controversial colleague, the alleged abuser , in outreach initiatives . Yet it fails to mention the impact of Cornwell's supposed actions on those affected .
The piece points out the contradiction of commending Cornwell's involvement while brushing off allegations against him, causing observers to question if Kav is more intent on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so desperate to do when showing they're inclusive rather than holding his colleague accountable , an supposed offender hiding behind the façade of "indigenous victim ."
This prompts doubts about organizational integrity and ethics when dealing with misconduct accusations against colleagues.
Although his post focuses on his enthusiasm for community-building initiatives , it underscores that serious issues can be dismissed if not adequately addressed. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this needs to be addressed above attempts to advance an inclusivity agenda and performative wokeness.