The changes are as a result of a 'thorough and disciplined process' which started in December last year and contains four important changes:

- The 'notice of intention to ban' gives people the opportunity to make a submission and provide evidence to the FFA for consideration.

- Under the new procedure, the FFA will provide access to evidence that they are legall allowed to disclose to the person.

- Banned fans can appeal the decision to a three-person Football Independent Banning Appeals Committee, which will consist of a pool of 12 prominent barristers and legal practitioners.

- The 198 people currently banned will be able to apply to have their case reviewed by the committee, if they dispute that they engaged in the conduct for which they are banned.

FFA CEO David Gallop said the changes demonstrate a desire to grow the game, but he insisted their zero-tolerance stance has not changed.