In what ways does the mandatory nature of Victoria's municipal public health planning framework impact on the planning process and outcomes?

Table 1 Lessons from Victoria

▪ The process of legislative change needs to be truly consultative
▪ The type of plan and its scope should be explicit
▪ There needs to be shared understanding among stakeholders about the level of planning
▪ Winning the support of senior managers within local governments is vital
▪ Workforce capacity in planning is essential
▪ Integration with other planning activities, both within the organisation and at State level, is required
▪ There needs to be investment in implementation strategies