It is not an excuse to drink as much as possible and then behave disgracefully by breaking the law and threatening the safety of others.

In fact, there is no occasion when such behaviour is justified, but its occurrence on Anzac Day is completely abhorrent.

The actions of one woman, who struck an Albury hotel manager on the shoulder with a metal bollard on Friday, in an attempt to hit him over the head, calls into question the liberal availability of alcohol on a day that is supposed to be about honour and bravery and not about a holiday lark.

While most Australians have the benefit of a day off work and the opportunity to socialise after the commemorations earlier in the day, many are disrespecting the solemnity of the day by drinking too much.

What kind of example are these people setting to those school children who are increasingly part of Anzac Day by taking part in the march and services?

We must understand this public holiday carries an obligation to behave and if they do not, then perhaps the right to have this holiday should be withdrawn.