julie robert , a cultural studies professor at the university of technology sydney , said it was ` problematic ' that the prime minister , who she believes should be advocating against binge drinking , thought it acceptable to ` showcase his masculinity ' by skolling a beer .
mr abbott came under fire after the incident as anti-drinking campaigners said he was glorifying binge drinking .
` it sets up a culture that drinking is n't about socialising with friends , it 's about how quickly and how much you can drink that