A number of significant changes, including the creation of two new squads, has been made following an independent review.

The Junior Jackaroos squad has been made obsolete while the National Training Centre Group has been consolidated into a new Australian Emerging Jackaroos roster.

Made up of under-18 players, the junior squad has been abandoned in favour of making those players eligible for selection in either of the other two higher profile squads.

The National Training Centre team has been converted into a national reserves team, which will serve as the feeder team for the top-tiered Australian Jackaroos.

The elite team features 20 players from across the country.

Aaron Teys, Nathan Rice, Chloe Stewart and Bolivia Millerick all represented the country at last month's Gold Coast Multi-Nations Tournament, a test event for next year's Commonwealth Games in the city. 

They have all retained their positions for the next 12 months.

In preparation for Gold Coast 2018, a new Australian Para-sport squad has also been formed.

It includes 11 players and four visually-impaired directors.

Bowls Australia's national coach, Steve Glasson, said that cuts to playing personnel were difficult decisions to make.

"The reduction in squad numbers was a very difficult decision, because from a personal point of view, you want to be able to support and develop as many up-and-coming players as possible, but the recommendations of the report were very clear that this was the best course of action to underpin future success," Glasson said.

"It's important to note that this independent review was a thorough process that took more than 12 months to complete, with the ultimate aim of ensuring Australia remains a dominant performer in the international arena."

All three squads will be reviewed annually and can be found here.