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Australian Football Referees to Boycott Matches Amid Contract Dispute with Football Australia

The strike could force FA to import officials for the Australia Cup semi-final as about 90 elite referees dispute who employs them.

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The Professional Football Referees Association announced that its members overwhelmingly supported withdrawing their services after contract and back pay talks failed.

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Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
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Australian soccer referees go on strike, throwing schedule into chaos

Australia’s top match officials have withdrawn their services amid a bitter dispute over a plan that could see them contracted directly by A-League clubs.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Australian football is in crisis after referees decided to go on strike, putting the smooth start of the new season in doubt.

The impartials demand direct employment with the Australian Football Association.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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