| This paper examines the impact of specific factors on the level of homeland security emergency planning in Australia. By quantitatively demonstrating which factors most impact a household's likelihood of developing an emergency plan, policy can be tailored to more effectively improve homeland security preparedness in Australia.;Australia has historically been prone to natural disasters. The uniqueness of the country's geography has made it susceptible to hazards ranging from tsunamis to brushfires. Furthermore, the issue of emergency preparedness has risen to the top of the docket in current political debate, as the government ponders whether to attempt to replicate a United States homeland security model.;The Australian Bureau of Statistics produced a plethora of data that can be analyzed to unearth real-world dynamics of emergency preparedness efficacy. This paper identifies factors that appear to increase the likelihood of a household at least meeting a minimum standard of preparedness. Testing whether a household has an emergency preparedness plan is used as the proxy for this minimum threshold. |
