<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Outraged veterans are calling for Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance to reverse a decision to allow corporate events serving alcohol at the sacred site.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>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".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But Aussie Veterans' Association president Dave Menz said serving alcohol at the events was "inappropriate".</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/victoria-fires-burn-halls-gap-and-grampians-national-park/003fd9e6-56f6-4802-8914-4df7638339f2" rel="" target="" title="Victorian communities remain under threat ahead of 'catastrophic' conditions on Boxing Day"><strong><span>Victorian communities remain under threat ahead of 'catastrophic' conditions on Boxing Day</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"They're only doing it because they need money," Menz claimed.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"If that's the case, charge for admission.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Charge a two dollar coin, $5 whatever they want ...most people won't argue with that."</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/shrine-of-remembrance-no-place-for-corporate-events-veterans-say/aa36790c-19a4-4662-8c63-3baa233535c6" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Shrine posted a net operating loss of $4.1 million last financial year.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But other locals say they don't have an issue with the commercial deal.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The Shrine is operating at a loss so they've got to find some money," local resident Rob said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Shrine released a statement insisting "no events will be held within the shrine's ceremonial spaces, and all revenue generated will directly support the shrine's ongoing work in commemoration and education".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/christmas-day-2024-weather-forecast-australia-weather-guide-december-25-state-by-state/73fe6134-a821-4734-8086-967d93df0a40" rel="" target="" title=" What the weather will be like on Christmas Day"><strong><span>What the weather will be like on Christmas Day</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"The Shrine retains the right to refuse any function that conflicts with its values, vision, or purpose," deputy chair Colonel Catherine Carrigan said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>But Menz claims they have already done that.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It's a place we honour to remember our fallen ...they're setting a whole new low bar."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Both the Peter Rowland Catering group and the RSL declined to comment on the matter, despite its links to the Shrine.</span></div></div>