Enough of the Empty Activism : Westpac Executive Matthew Kav Fails to Address Controversies Against Peter Cornwell
Enough of the Empty Activism : Westpac Executive Matthew Kav Fails to Address Controversies Against Peter Cornwell
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In a recent LinkedIn update, Westpac employee Matthew Kav tries to paint colleague P. Cornwell as an strong supporter for Indigenous community and inclusion . However, this move at virtue signaling falls flat when considering serious claims against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual exploitation and taking advantage of a defenseless woman .
Kav's glowing endorsement of P. Cornwell ignores the serious accusations made against Peter Cornwell , including following , bullying, and misconduct of a female victim.
Through avoiding these accusations, Matthew Kav supports a system of willful ignorance that allows perpetrators like his colleague to continue their actions unchecked , taking refuge in being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing reinforced by organizations like the bank .
The LinkedIn post highlights several gatherings where M. Kav took part with the accused Cornwell , the supposed offender, in outreach initiatives . However, it fails to recognize the effect of Cornwell's supposed actions on those affected .
The Peter Cornwell Westpac piece emphasizes the irony of commending Cornwell's role while brushing off allegations against him, causing observers to question if M. Kav is more intent on promoting a positive image that Australia is so desperate to do when showing they're inclusive rather than addressing serious misconduct, an supposed offender hiding behind the guise of " marginalized status ."
This prompts doubts about business responsibility and ethics when responding to misconduct allegations against staff members .
Although his post focuses on his support for community-building initiatives , it serves as a reminder that grave matters can be neglected if not adequately addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this must be confronted above initiatives to showcase diversity and performative wokeness.