The competition will act as a new tier between
the A-League and National Premier League. Promotion and
relegation between the A-League and the new competition would be
considered once the structure matures, the governing body said
in a statement.
The competition will feature 10 to 16 teams and operate on a
home-and-away format with finals.
The governing body has invited interested parties to respond to
an invitation for Expression of Interest.
"Developing a national second-tier competition is a key
component of our 15-year vision for the game and our efforts to
reconnect and realign Australian football competitions," said
Chief Executive Officer James Johnson.
(Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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