Key FFA Regulations
In addition to the A-League CBA and the A-League Player Contract Regulations, Australian players are subject to an important range of rights and responsibilities imposed by FFA through the game’s regulatory framework.
FFA NATIONAL REGISTRATION REGULATIONS
These regulations govern the eligibility, registration, contracting and the loan and transfer of players who participate in organised football in Australia.
The key aspects of these regulations are:
- defining the status of players (professional or amateur);
- process for registering professional players;
- ensuring contractual stability;
- protection of minors; and
- detailing the transfer and loan procedures for professional players.
Players must earn in excess of $100/week in order to be considered professional. According to FFA research, 1,109 professional players were registered at State League level in 2008, with the PFA providing increasing assistance to players at this level:
PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS BY STATE, 2008
State | Players |
New South Wales | 572 |
Victoria | 277 |
South Australia | 230 |
Western Australia | 28 |
Northern Territory | 1 |
Australian Capital Territory | 1 |
Queensland | 0 |
Tasmania | 0 |
Total | 1,109 |
(Note: Table excludes A-League players)
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The PFA is delighted to announce, with the support of LUCRF. the nominees for the PFA Footballer of the Year, the PFA Harry Kewell Medal and the inaugural PFA Women's Footballer of the Year.
The winners will be announced at the Australian Football Awards on Thursday 7 October in Sydney.
Click here to view a complete list of nominees.
- PFA Heroes Program: Fawkner, Vic
The PFA's Heroes mentoring program has started again in 3 Victorian schools. The 8 lesson program teaches values to students that include respect, fair play, teamwork and leadership. Click here for more.
