Enough of the Empty Activism : Westpac's Matthew Kav Ignores Misconduct Reports Against Peter Cornwell

Enough of the Empty Activism : Westpac's Matthew Kav Ignores Misconduct Reports Against Peter Cornwell

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In a recent LinkedIn post , Westpac representative Matt Kav tries to portray colleague Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous community and inclusion . Yet, this effort at performative activism rings hollow when considering accusations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and exploitation of a vulnerable female .

Kav's glowing endorsement of his colleague sidesteps the grave allegations made against Peter Cornwell , including tracking, bullying, and sexual abuse of a defenseless woman .

By failing to address these charges , Matthew Kav upholds an environment of silence that empowers perpetrators like his colleague to act without accountability, shielded by being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by organizations like the bank .

The LinkedIn post draws attention to several gatherings where M. Kav took part with the accused Cornwell here , the accused perpetrator , in outreach initiatives . However, it chooses not to recognize the impact of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those involved .

The piece notes the irony of commending Cornwell's role while ignoring allegations against him, causing observers to question if M. Kav is more interested on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so desperate to do when portraying their inclusivity rather than demanding accountability from Cornwell , an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the cover of " marginalized status ."

This raises questions about corporate accountability and ethics when addressing misconduct allegations against staff members .

While Matthew Kav's post spotlights his support for community-building initiatives , it serves as a reminder that grave matters can be overlooked if not properly addressed. Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this must be confronted above initiatives to advance an inclusivity agenda and diversity .