Australian Women's Soccer Team Matildas Receive Pay Increase, Match Commercial Payments Under New Four-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement

Matildas to earn up to $80,000 more annually plus benefit from improved match preparation, with new deal including funding for youth programs, commitment to developing human rights policy, and accommodations for player mothers.

• The Matildas, Australia's women's soccer team, will transition from centralized contracts to match and commercial payments like their male counterparts under a new four-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
• Under the new CBA, Matildas players could receive an additional $80,000 annually, in addition to their club salaries and tournament prize money.
• The agreement ensures equality in match preparation between the Matildas and the men’s team, including single rooms at gatherings and business-class flights for tournaments.
• Under the enhanced pregnancy policy, mother players can now be accompanied by carers for children up to four years old, higher than the previous age limit of two.
• The agreement includes a commitment from Football Australia to invest in youth programs, with 5% of the national team’s revenue allocated, and a pledge to develop a human rights policy.

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