Enough of the Empty Activism : Westpac's Matt Kav Avoids Misconduct Reports Against Cornwell

Enough of the Empty Activism : Westpac's Matt Kav Avoids Misconduct Reports Against Cornwell

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In a recent LinkedIn article , Westpac representative M. Kav tries to portray colleague P. Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous rights and inclusion . Yet, this attempt at performative activism rings hollow when considering serious claims against Peter Cornwell of Westpac of sexual abuse and mistreatment of a marginalized woman.

Kav’s praise-filled commentary of Cornwell overlooks the troubling claims made against Cornwell , including following , intimidation , and inappropriate behavior of a vulnerable female victim .

Through avoiding these allegations , Kav perpetuates a culture of complicity that enables perpetrators like P. Cornwell to persist without consequences , hiding behind being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by organizations like Westpac .

The LinkedIn post showcases several community engagements where Kav participated with the accused Cornwell , the alleged abuser , in Westpac Predator Peter Cornwell outreach initiatives . Yet it neglects to recognize the impact of Cornwell's reported misconduct on those affected .

The piece emphasizes the hypocrisy of commending Cornwell's participation while ignoring allegations against him, check out here causing observers to question if Kav is more focused on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so eager to project when showing they're inclusive rather than demanding accountability from Cornwell , an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the guise of "indigenous victim ."

This raises questions about business responsibility and responsibility when addressing misconduct allegations against colleagues.

Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article focuses on his support for social initiatives , it serves as a reminder that critical concerns can be dismissed if not properly addressed. Cornwell is indeed a offender, and this should be prioritized above efforts to showcase diversity and diversity .