 Bill Muehlenberg from Australian Family Association believed Lana's introduction and storyline was just an attempt to increase ratings.A "Sydney Star Observer" reporter praised Lana's cousin, Sindi, for being sympathetic and reacting in a positive way when Lana came out to her.The reporter also praised Sky's reaction for being "more let's talk about it than get away from me, you lezzo freak", while adding that it seemed "Neighbours" had wanted Lana to be a "sympathetic gay character", which must have upset the Christian groups.