Cricket Australia will bring in third-umpire technology for all Women's Big Bash League matches and increase the use of DRS throughout the competition.

One year on from technology becoming a major sticking point for players, AAP can reveal a third umpire will be available for all 43 games in the shortened season this summer.

The third umpire will be able to rule on stumpings, run outs and contentious catches.

The move comes after third umpires were only available for 24 of 59 matches last season, amid a raft of mystifying and game-defining calls that went unchecked.

There is a hope DRS could eventually be available to all matches, however challenges remain around set-up costs for less used venues.

"One of the strengths of the WBBL is to take elite women's cricket all around the country, in the best venues and the local iconic venues," Dobson said.

"It comes with some logistical challenges and a footprint that is constantly one we look to optimise and grow on.

"The ability to continue to innovate our competition around that complex footprint is one of key focus areas."

Cricket Australia have also confirmed an innings timer will be in use for WBBL matches this year, as it was for the men's last summer.

If a team has not started their final over by 73 minutes into the innings, one less fielder will be allowed outside of the inner circle for the remainder of the innings.