FFA Congress - FFA

FFA have not revealed a great deal of information about their discussions with different groups. What we do know is that there is insufficient support by FFA members for any one model of expansion of the FFA Congress.

The current Congress comprises one representative from each of the nine member federations who represent the game in their region and a Hyundai A-League representative who speaks on behalf of the 10 Hyundai A-League clubs.  The Congress has the power to elect the FFA’s independent Board and amend FFA’s constitution.

Under the constitution, in order to expand, 75 percent of voting members must agree to a resolution for it to be passed.  The FFA Board does not have a vote.

Changes in the make-up of the FFA Congress will need to be approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting.

FFA and stakeholders including Member Federations, Hyundai A-League clubs and the players’ association, Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have held various meetings over recent months on the make-up of an expanded Congress with a view to making changes. FIFA and AFC have been kept informed on each step of the process to date.

FFA's next Annual Congress meeting is due in November 2017 and FFA have agreed with FIFA and AFC to find a resolution to ensure there is an  expanded FFA Congress at the AGM in November 2017.