Football Federation Australia boss Frank Lowy should step down immediately following the FIFA scandal, according to prominent journalist Andrew Jennings.

The investigative reporter, best known for his efforts to expose corruption at FIFA, made the startling call in the wake of last week's revelations of widespread corruption at soccer's world governing body.

The shopping centre tycoon is seen by many as a key figure in resurrecting soccer in Australia since being elected chairman of the FFA in 2003.