Football Australia congratulates the Hon. Anika Wells on her reappointment as the Federal Minister for Sport.
During her time as Minister for Sport, the Hon. Anika Wells has been a great supporter of Women's Football, the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, and the catalyst for the $200m Play Our Way grants for women's participation and infrastructure.
Quotes attributable to Football Australia's Interim Chief Executive Officer, Heather Garriock:
"Football Australia warmly welcomes the reappointment of Minister Wells as the Federal Minister for Sports.
"Minister Wells champions sport with her consultative approach. Minister Wells recognises the significance of the grassroots participation and the global impact of football.
"2026 promises to be a massive year for football with the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ and the Men's 2026 FIFA World Cup, and it's great to have continuity in the portfolio at this critical time.
"We look forward to working with the Minister to ensure the most played sport in Australia, football, continues to grow supported by the right infrastructure for our grassroots clubs, elite pathways and our national teams.
"Football Australia welcomes the Government's move to shift Sport into the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, and the Arts. This is a positive step to addressing the many recommendations in Football Australia's election platform around the facilities gap for grassroots football, the infrastructure needs of our Member Federations and the Australian Professional Leagues, and our need for an Australian Football Headquarters.
"Football Australia's Securing Our Football Future Policy Proposals outlines 23 recommendations across all levels of government. We look forward to working with all Ministers in the Albanese Government to implement our short, medium, and long objectives."
