Introducing our 10 Referee Reforms
Record Investment
Record investment in FQ officials, strategy, training and resources
Play for Free - Officials Fee Reform
FQ junior referees will play for free with their FQ fee waived
FQ senior referees receive $80 discount when playing
Club Referee Revolution
The statewide rollout of '1 Club Referee per team' at every Queensland Club
New Roles in the Officials Dept.
NEW Club Referee Support Officer - to support clubs with the rollout of the Club Referee Strategy Appointment of Alex King as Head of Advanced Match Officials to strengthen FQ Referee development
New Investment in Matchday Coaching
Significant new investment into Match Day Referee Coaches
New Appointments Algorithm
Transformational appointment algorithm to streamline match official appointments in Squadi for 2026
Transformational Fixturing Reforms
FQ fixturing reforms to transform appointments, to now be completed several months in advance
New Online Referee Shop
Improved and streamlined access to referee apparel following significant development and rollout during 2025
Strengthened Protect Our Game
The nation leading Protect Our Game initiative has been strengthened, with stronger enforcement to support and protect Queensland match officials
Regional Coach & Development Officers
FQ Region-based Referee Coach & Development Officers have been appointed to enhance development and support regional officials
The Impact
Club Referee Program
“At first, I thought the JMFO course was just something the club wanted us to do, but it turned out to be really helpful. I understand the rules so much better now, and it’s made me a smarter player. Plus, I feel confident stepping in as a referee when the team needs me.”
Brisbane City Player
What a final 🤯
Battling through wind and rain, @lionsfc dug deep to defeat Brisbane City 3-2 after extra time in a cup final for the ages. A late equaliser from Mitch Hore forced the decider beyond regulation before Hore rose to the occasion again to score the decisive goal in extra time.
It seals a third consecutive #KappaProSeries crown for Lions FC, and their first piece of silverware of 2026.
May 1
The Queensland Government’s Play On! Sports Vouchers are helping children across Queensland get active and involved in sport ⚽
By registering your club as a Play On! Sports Vouchers activity provider, you can welcome more families, grow your club, and make a real difference in your community.
Find out more & register your club via the Queensland Government website.
May 1
Game Day. Brisbane Classico. #KappaProSeries Men’s Grand Final 🔥
🎟️ Skip the line, grab your ticket on the FQ Event Page!
May 1
Some new faces, some familiar names. 🔥
There has been significant movement at the top of the #NPLQLD Player of the Year races as the competition continues to take shape.
Voting will go behind closed doors at the back end of the season, with the winner announced at the #QueenslandFootballGala.
Apr 30
The wait is over. The Brisbane Classico is here again and the stakes could not be higher 💪
@lionsfc1 and @brisbanecityfc resume hostilities at Goodwin Park tomorrow night, as the #KappaProSeries Men’s Final elevates Queensland`s most famous derby to yet another level.
🎟️ Skip the line at the gate and secure your tickets now via the FQ website
Apr 30
