Enough of the Empty Activism : The Bank's Matt Kav Sidesteps Serious Claims Against Exec Cornwell

Enough of the Empty Activism : The Bank's Matt Kav Sidesteps Serious Claims Against Exec Cornwell

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In his recent LinkedIn update, Westpac employee Matt Kav attempts to portray colleague Peter Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous community and diversity . However, this attempt at performative activism falls flat when considering serious claims against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and taking advantage of a marginalized woman.



Kav's glowing endorsement of his colleague sidesteps the troubling claims made against this individual, including following , harassment , and misconduct of a vulnerable female victim .

By failing to address these allegations , Kav supports a system of complicity that enables perpetrators like his colleague to persist without consequences , taking refuge in being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute virtue-signaling nonsense reinforced by corporate entities like the bank .

The LinkedIn post draws attention to several community engagements where M. Kav participated with the accused Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in social efforts. Still, it fails to acknowledge the damage of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those involved .



The piece points out the hypocrisy of commending Cornwell's role 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 desperate to do when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than demanding accountability from Cornwell , an accused predator hiding behind the guise of " marginalized status ."

This prompts doubts about organizational integrity and due diligence when addressing misconduct claims against employees .

Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article focuses on his enthusiasm for community-building initiatives , it also reminds us that critical concerns can be dismissed if not effectively addressed. Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this needs to be addressed above attempts to promote inclusivity and societal inclusion more info .