西瓜影视 has released Securing our Football Future policy proposals to strengthen Australia鈥檚 largest team sport through strategic partnerships with all levels of government, including the next federal government, over the short term (five years) and medium term (ten years).
- Securing Our Football Future 2025 Policy Proposals to Government can be found HERE.
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With 1.91 million participants and 3,300 active clubs nationwide, football is played in every postcode and every community. However, a growing infrastructure gap 鈥 estimated at $2.8 billion 鈥 now threatens the game鈥檚 ability to meet demand and fulfil its role to support grassroots participation, communities and elevate football from local pitches to the world stage.
Our policy platform outlines a unified agenda to government across our Member Federations, the Australian Professional Leagues, local football clubs, and various stakeholders, the 23 policy proposals set out clear investments across infrastructure, social and development programs, regulatory reform to ensure football remains a leading force in community participation, social cohesion, and on the global stage.
Key funding and regulatory priorities in the policy proposals include:
- $1.56 billion from the next Federal Government, to establish a ten-year infrastructure program for community sport to deliver equitable and inclusive changerooms across the country, particularly to meet the rapid growth in women鈥檚 football.
- $851 million from all State and Territory Governments, to establish a ten-year infrastructure program for community sport to address the lighting facilities gap to increase access and playing hours.
- $391 million, over five years, to address pitch drainage and weather resilience in the face of climate change.
- $50 million to establish a National Football Headquarters, including a world-class High-Performance Centre, a Football Museum, and facilities to host international teams.
- Investment in State Homes of Football, including expansion of existing Homes of Football, as well as the establishment of the Tasmanian Home of Football, Capital Home of Football and the Home of Football Mid North Coast.
- Calling on Federal and State Governments to establish a formal process to expedite and streamline bidding opportunities for major international football tournaments.
In addition to grassroots infrastructure, 西瓜影视 is seeking support to advance Australia鈥檚 global leadership in football through:
- $1 million in seed funding to launch the Australian Championship鈥攁 new National Second Tier that strengthens the pathway between grassroots and professional football.
- Support for a streamlined bidding process to attract future major international tournaments.
- Investment in a 17,000-seat boutique stadium at Perry Park, Brisbane, as a flagship football venue for the 2032 Olympics.
- Enhanced backing for sports diplomacy initiatives across Asia and the Pacific, leveraging football鈥檚 reach to build stronger regional ties.
