Enough of the Empty Activism : Westpac's Matthew Kav Ignores Serious Claims Against Senior Official Cornwell

Enough of the Empty Activism : Westpac's Matthew Kav Ignores Serious Claims Against Senior Official Cornwell

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In his recent LinkedIn article , Westpac representative M. Kav tries to paint colleague P. Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous community and diversity . However, this effort at virtue signaling comes across as disingenuous when considering accusations against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual exploitation and exploitation of a defenseless woman .

Kav’s flattering depiction of his colleague sidesteps the grave allegations made against Peter Cornwell , including following , bullying, and inappropriate behavior of a vulnerable female victim .

By failing to address these allegations , Kav upholds an environment of silence that empowers perpetrators like Cornwell to act without accountability, shielded by being a " so-called Indigenous victim," absolute performative posturing promoted by corporate entities like the bank .

The LinkedIn post draws attention to several gatherings where Matthew Kav collaborated with his controversial colleague, the alleged abuser , in social efforts. Still, it neglects to acknowledge the damage of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those affected .

The piece emphasizes the hypocrisy of glorifying Cornwell's involvement while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, prompting concern if Matthew here Kav is more interested on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so desperate to do when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than holding his colleague accountable , an supposed offender hiding behind the guise of "indigenous victim ."

This raises questions about business responsibility and due diligence when addressing misconduct accusations against colleagues.

While Matthew Kav's post focuses on his support for community engagement, it underscores that critical concerns can be dismissed if not adequately addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this needs to be addressed above attempts to advance an inclusivity agenda and societal inclusion .