Outraged veterans are calling for the Shrine of Remembrance to reverse a controversial decision to allow corporate events serving alcohol at the sacred site.
Outraged veterans are calling for Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance to reverse a decision to allow corporate events serving alcohol at the sacred site.
But Aussie Veterans' Association president Dave Menz said serving alcohol at the events was "inappropriate".The Shrine has started selling tickets to events where guests can pay $185 to 'dine at The Shrine' and "prepare for a meal where military ingenuity meets culinary flair". "If that's the case, charge for admission.The Shrine posted a net operating loss of $4.1 million last financial year.
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