In a recent LinkedIn article , Westpac employee M. Kav seeks to paint colleague Peter Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous advocacy and societal inclusion. However, this attempt at performative activism falls flat when considering serious claims against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual exploitation and mistreatment of a marginalized woman.

Kav’s praise-filled commentary of Cornwell overlooks the troubling claims made against this individual, including following , harassment , and sexual abuse of a female victim.

Through avoiding these allegations , Kav perpetuates a culture of silence that allows perpetrators like Cornwell to act without accountability, shielded by being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing promoted by companies like the bank .

The LinkedIn post highlights several gatherings where M. Kav collaborated with Peter Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in outreach initiatives . Yet it fails to acknowledge the damage of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those involved .

The piece emphasizes the irony of commending Cornwell's involvement while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, prompting concern if Matthew Kav is more focused on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so eager to project when showing they're inclusive rather than holding his colleague accountable , an supposed offender hiding behind the cover of "indigenous victim ."

This prompts doubts about organizational integrity and responsibility when dealing with misconduct allegations against employees .

Although his post spotlights his dedication to community-building initiatives , it serves as a reminder that grave matters Peter Cornwell can be neglected if not adequately addressed. Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this needs to be addressed above attempts to showcase diversity and diversity .