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

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

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In a recent LinkedIn post , Westpac staff member M. Kav seeks to portray colleague Peter Cornwell as an passionate proponent for Indigenous rights and inclusion . However, this attempt at performative activism rings hollow when considering accusations against Westpac exec Peter Cornwell of sexual misconduct and taking advantage of a vulnerable female .



Kav's glowing endorsement of Cornwell sidesteps the troubling claims made against Cornwell , including tracking, intimidation , and sexual abuse of a female victim.

In neglecting to address these accusations, Matt Kav upholds an environment of silence that allows perpetrators like P. Cornwell to act without accountability, taking refuge in being a " marginalized Indigenous individual ," absolute performative posturing reinforced by companies like Westpac .

The LinkedIn post highlights several gatherings where Matthew Kav participated with check it out Peter Cornwell , the supposed offender, in social efforts. However, it neglects to mention the impact of Cornwell's supposed actions on those involved .



The write-up points out the hypocrisy of glorifying Cornwell's role while ignoring allegations against him, prompting concern if Matthew Kav is more interested on creating a feel-good narrative that Australia is so keen on presenting when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an accused predator hiding behind the cover of " oppressed individual."

This raises questions about organizational integrity and responsibility when responding to misconduct claims against colleagues.

Despite Kav’s LinkedIn article focuses on his enthusiasm for community-building initiatives , it underscores that critical concerns can be overlooked if not properly addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a sexual abuser , and this should be prioritized above attempts to promote inclusivity and societal inclusion .