Home And Away has recently received criticism for not featuring LGBTQ+ characters in its episodes.In an interview with TV Tonight, TV historian Andrew Mercado said he feels soaps have a responsibility to reflect current times and issues, including LGBTQ+ stories. Home and Away doesn't currently have any LGBTQ+ characters in the show, while representation in the past – with characters like Willow Harris, Alex Neilson and Ty Anderson – has only been brief.