The name change was approved at the FFA Annual General Meeting, which was held via video conference.

The meeting saw the re-election of Chris Nikou as chair of the Board of Directors, having served in the post since November 2019.

Stefan Kamasz was also elected to the Board.

FFA chief executive James Johnson said the organisation had taken a further step to the positive transformation of Australian football by approving the name change.

"Today we took another significant step on this new journey we have embarked upon when the FFA Congress unanimously resolved to change the organisation's name from Football Federation Australia to Football Australia," he said.

"This new name - which we will transition to over the coming months - signifies a fresh and exciting start for the game under the new strategic agenda, and a return to the roots of football in Australia.

"I firmly believe that the opportunity for further change and positive transformation in Australian football burns brighter than ever, and with the foundations that we have set in 2020 there is much to be optimistic about."

Johnson highlighted initiatives such as the XI Principles for the Future of Australian Football, which the organisation claims places them on a strong path for the future.

FFA named a "starting XI" panel earlier this year, comprising of 11 inaugural members all serving voluntary two year terms.

The panel was established to advise the FFA's Football Development Committee on technical and developmental matters.

Johnson also pointed to the award of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup to Australia and New Zealand as a highlight amid a challenging year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"Despite the challenges of the year, 2020 has witnessed many highlights for Australian football," Johnson said.

"Among the headline moments, we won the right to co-host the next FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023, saw both men's and women's teams qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and launched the XI Principles for the future of Australian football, a new strategic agenda and 15-year vision for the sport.

"It is clear that we have already begun to change Australian football, and we are very well placed to capitalise on the opportunities before us.

"Next year will provide the opportunity to build on the momentum we have generated this year, and shapes as a year of implementation as we focus on bringing the XI Principles to life."

Nikou said significant progress had been made in many areas of the sport this year, including implementing structural changes agreed in 2018.

He said the organisation was close to "finalising the unbundling of the professional leagues from FFA" as a key development, which is claimed to mark a new era for the game in Australia.