Health in All Policies in Australian Local Government: A policy process perspective

Abstract

This study explored the enabling and challenging factors within the policymaking environment in relation to Health in All Policies in Australian local government, through the theoretical lens of political science. The study adopted an explanatory, sequential mixed method design, across two phases. Nineteen interconnected factors were found to influence the policymaking environment. The application of political science frameworks allowed a meaningful discourse to devise recommendations for policy, practice and future research.