Enough of the Empty Activism : Westpac's Matthew Kav Fails to Address Allegations Against Senior Official Cornwell

Enough of the Empty Activism : Westpac's Matthew Kav Fails to Address Allegations Against Senior Official Cornwell

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In his recent LinkedIn post , Westpac employee M. Kav seeks to depict colleague Peter Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous community and societal inclusion. Nonetheless, this move at virtue signaling comes across as disingenuous when considering accusations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and taking advantage of a marginalized woman.

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

By failing to address these accusations, Matt Kav supports a system of complicity that empowers perpetrators like his colleague to continue their actions unchecked , shielded by being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by organizations like Westpac .

The LinkedIn post draws attention to several gatherings where Kav took part with the accused Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in outreach initiatives . Still, it chooses not to acknowledge the impact of Cornwell's supposed actions on those targeted.

The piece emphasizes the irony of glorifying Cornwell's participation while turning a blind eye to allegations against him, prompting concern if Kav is more intent on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so keen on presenting when portraying their inclusivity rather than demanding accountability from Cornwell , an accused predator hiding behind the cover of " marginalized status ."

This raises questions about business responsibility and ethics when responding to misconduct allegations against staff members .

Although his post focuses on his dedication to social initiatives , it underscores that grave matters can be dismissed if not effectively addressed. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this needs to be addressed above initiatives to advance another article an inclusivity agenda and societal inclusion .