Barbara Hooks, television critic for "The Age" praised the character and Blanche's portrayal, writing "Yet, Vikki Blanche, who plays Julie Robinson, a prissy, bossy bank teller, promises to make a meal of her role, one of the best in the show." In his book, "Super Aussie Soaps", Andrew Mercado was critical of Julie upon her return with a husband stating: "She was no less annoying when she had been single" He also noted Julie's change in character as her last year in the serial progressed, stating she became unhinged. Joking about her death scenes he also stated "Given her incessant whining, it was almost a relief to viewers". Anthony Cowdy of British newspaper "The Independent" said "Julie Martin, is such an accomplished blamer that she would be beaten up daily if she were a schoolgirl."