The document discusses the importance of Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) appraisals for building in bushfire-prone areas across Australia, highlighting the challenges homeowners face in understanding their risk levels. It aims to evaluate the costs of retrofitting homes to meet bushfire building standards and to develop cost-effective design solutions for low to medium-income groups. Furthermore, it addresses the need for compliance with national building codes and the deployment of fire safety measures to enhance resilience against bushfires.