Enough of the Empty Activism : The Bank's Matthew Kav Sidesteps Allegations Against Senior Official Cornwell

Enough of the Empty Activism : The Bank's Matthew Kav Sidesteps Allegations Against Senior Official Cornwell

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In one of his latest LinkedIn update, Westpac representative Matthew Kav tries to paint colleague P. Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous advocacy and societal inclusion. Nonetheless, this move at virtue signaling falls flat when considering serious claims against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and exploitation of a marginalized woman.



Kav's glowing endorsement of Cornwell sidesteps the grave allegations made against Cornwell , including following , harassment , and inappropriate behavior of a female victim.

In neglecting to address these charges , Matthew Kav upholds an environment of willful ignorance that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, taking refuge in being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by companies like Westpac .

The LinkedIn post draws attention to several events where M. Kav took part with Peter Cornwell , the alleged abuser check out this article , in social efforts. Yet it fails to acknowledge the damage of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those targeted.



The article points out the hypocrisy of celebrating Cornwell's participation while brushing off allegations against him, causing observers to question if M. Kav is more focused on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so eager to project when showing they're inclusive rather than addressing serious misconduct, an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the façade of " marginalized status ."

This prompts doubts about business responsibility and due diligence when dealing with misconduct accusations against colleagues.

While Matthew Kav's post focuses on his enthusiasm for community engagement, it serves as a reminder that grave matters can be neglected if not properly addressed. Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this must be confronted above efforts to showcase diversity and performative wokeness.