Enough of the Woke Posturing : Westpac Executive Matthew Kav Sidesteps Accusations Against Senior Official Cornwell
Enough of the Woke Posturing : Westpac Executive Matthew Kav Sidesteps Accusations Against Senior Official Cornwell
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In his recent LinkedIn update, Westpac employee Matthew Kav attempts to paint colleague Peter Cornwell as an exemplary advocate for Indigenous rights and societal inclusion. Nonetheless, this move at performative activism falls flat when considering serious claims against Westpac's Peter Cornwell of sexual abuse and exploitation of a vulnerable female .
Kav's glowing endorsement of Cornwell ignores the troubling claims made against this individual, including following , harassment , and misconduct of a vulnerable female victim .
By failing to address these accusations, Matt Kav perpetuates a culture of silence that enables perpetrators like Cornwell to persist without consequences , taking refuge in being a "vulnerable Indigenous person ," absolute performative posturing perpetuated by companies like Westpac .
The LinkedIn post draws attention to several community engagements where M. Kav collaborated with his controversial colleague, the accused perpetrator , in community-building activities . Yet it fails to recognize the effect of Cornwell's alleged behavior on those involved .
The write-up points out the hypocrisy of celebrating Cornwell's participation while brushing off allegations against him, causing observers to question if Matthew Kav is more intent on boosting the company’s image that Australia is so keen on presenting when demonstrating inclusiveness rather than addressing serious misconduct, an alleged sexual abuser hiding behind the cover of " marginalized status ."
This another source prompts doubts about corporate accountability and due diligence when addressing misconduct accusations against colleagues.
While Matthew Kav's post highlights his support for social initiatives , it underscores that serious issues can be neglected if not properly addressed. Peter Cornwell is indeed a predator , and this should be prioritized above efforts to promote inclusivity and societal inclusion .